Photo: RNZPetrol stations across the country are seeing a surge of drivers filling up as tensions in the Middle East push the global oil prices higher. "The later I leave it, the more the petrol prices are going up. "Over the last week, we've seen the Singapore Platts price go up by about $60 a barrel. Earlier, Mike Newton from Gaspy told First Up the queuing at petrol stations over the weekend was similar to when a fuel brand ran a big discount day. AA Transport policy advisor Terry Collins told Morning Report companies were also raising the prices to manage the risk.

Source: Otago Daily Times March 09, 2026 10:25 UTC