Fuel
Petrol prices may be unreasonably high
A government-ordered study has found retail petrol margins have increased significantly over the last five years, and prices are too high in Wellington and the South Island. Audio
Govt wants industrial heat better managed
The government believes far too much heat in industrial premises disappears up chimneys and is completely wasted.
Gull purchase may be first step in bigger plan
Caltex Australia's purchase of New Zealand fuel company Gull could be the first step in a bigger plan to become a major player in the country's fuel market. Audio
Tongan fuel shortage eases
A petrol shortage in the Tongan islands of Vava'u has reportedly eased after six tanktainers of fuel arrived over the weekend.
Tonga's Vava'u running on empty
Tonga's Vava'u island group has run out of fuel forcing the northern group's important tourism industry to turn people away.
Z Energy full-year profit rises
The fuel retailer, Z Energy, has reported a sharp rise in its full-year net profit, driven by gains from the Marsden Point refinery and cheap oil. Audio
Turning water into fuel
It's the stuff of legend, hoaxes and conspiracy theories but now a team of scientists say they have come up with a way to turn water into a fuel your car will run on. Audio
Turning water into fuel
It's the stuff of legend, hoaxes and conspiracy theories but now a team of scientists say they have come up with a way to turn water into a fuel your car will run on. Audio
Low oil prices to stay for some time - Refining New Zealand
The head of the Marsden Point oil refinery doesn't think world oil prices will improve much before the end of the year. Audio
Petrol prices fall but it pays to shop around
The national average fuel price is the cheapest it's been in a year, dropping six cents so far this week to 1-dollar-and-seventy-seven-cents a litre. Audio
Tips to save on fuel economy
Whether it's a long trip to the bach or a quick drive to the mall - people spend more on fuel during the holidays than at any other time. Audio
Driving in the slipstream doesn't save money
The list of fuel saving tips from the government's energy authority is now out today and it doesn't include tail-gating. Audio
Buller keen on clean energy plant
A West Coast local authority is looking at an environmentally-friendly energy plant that could create much-needed jobs for the Westport area.
Carmaker's fuel-use claims not for real
Car maker Ford says the fuel use figures it advertises for its cars shouldn't be taken as real world examples. Audio
AA says fuel companies too quick to put prices back up
After a summer of low petrol prices, the cost of fuel is on its way back up, breaking through the two-dollar mark for the first time since December. Audio
