NZ govt. slashes petrol prices, halves public transport
Kiwi motorists will get some relief from soaring petrol prices, with the Government slashing fuel excise duties and road user charges by 25c a litre each from midnight.
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern described the current situation as a “global energy crisis” after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Cabinet had decided today to reduce fuel excise duties and road user charges by 25c a litre each, for the next three months. The change takes effect from 11.59pm tonight.