Petrol prices are the bane of their lives for many New Zealand motorists, especially those living in the South Island. A report received by previous energy minister Judith Collins in July found petrol prices "might not be reasonable". Early in November, petrol prices hit a three-year high after four price rises totalling 10c a litre in 10 days. During the inquiry asked for by Ms Collins, two petrol companies did not provide all the information they were asked for. Unless the law changes, they will continue to price petrol in a way they regard as competitive.

Source: Otago Daily Times November 30, 2017 16:07 UTC