The 240 Gull and NPD sites throughout the country would maintain their original distinctive brand if the merger goes ahead. Photo: Supplied/ NPDFuel companies NPD and Gull have announced plans to merge national operations. While still subject to Commerce Commission approval, the move would combine NPD and Gull sites, teams and supply chains to form the largest independent, majority Kiwi-owned fuel company. The companies said the move should drive down pump prices, with Sheridan saying both companies were focused on making it easy for customers to pay less. "NPD started doing so more than 55 years ago and Gull started shaking up the market 25 years ago," he said.

Source: Otago Daily Times December 25, 2025 01:32 UTC