(Video first published in May 2019)A recent spike in Christchurch petrol prices has highlighted the lack of petrol price competition in the city. The increase pushed up Canterbury's average petrol pump price to a $2.33 peak, 6 cents and 7c more than Auckland and Wellington respectively. GEORGE HEARD/STUFF 21122017 News: GEORGE HEARD/STUFF Fuel prices in Christchurch are sitting at $2.109 for 91 at most pumps. Petrol Pump. The figures, from petrol price monitoring service Gaspy, also show how Christchurch's pump prices remain above those in Auckland over time, despite Auckland's fuel tax.

Source: Stuff July 05, 2019 05:15 UTC