NZ Fuel Crisis · March 2026

What the fuel cost crisis is really costing you

Panic doesn't help. Knowing your number does.
Find your car, see the real cost, plan around it.

Before (Feb '26)
$2.50/L
Now
$3.30/L
Jump
+32%
Step 1 — How do you want to enter your vehicle info?
Your fuel efficiency
Litres per 100km 9.0 L/100km
Great efficiencyAverageHeavy on fuel
Step 2 — Fuel type
Step 3 — Weekly driving distance
km/wk

Your fuel crisis impact

Based on current national averages

Per week
Per month
Per year
The breakdown
Your vehicle
Fuel efficiency
Weekly litres used
Before the crisis (weekly)
Now (weekly)
Price increase per litre
Ways to offset the difference
Cutting bought coffees a week would cover the extra fuel cost. Make one at home — your wallet won't know the difference
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Carpooling just one day a week could save you roughly /week on fuel — that adds up fast
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Swapping one commute for public transport could save you even more. Plan a trip at AT.govt.nz (Auckland) or Metlink (Wellington)
Free wins you can do today
Check your tyre pressure — under-inflated tyres can cost you up to 3% more fuel. Two minutes at any station, costs nothing. Ease off the accelerator — smooth driving at 90km/h instead of 100 can improve your economy by 10-15%. And clear the boot — every 50kg of extra weight adds about 1% to fuel consumption.
Important: This tool provides estimates only and is not financial advice. Fuel efficiency figures are based on manufacturer-rated combined cycle data from RightCar/EECA and may differ from your actual consumption. Your real costs depend on driving style, conditions, vehicle age, and local fuel prices. Prices shown are national averages sourced from MBIE and Gaspy and are updated regularly as prices change.
Prices last updated: 23 March 2026.