Napier mayor gets onto his e-scooter as councils brace for fuel crisis
“We are good at adapting to change.” He said the council was working through a business continuity plan,…
Five EU ministers call for new windfall tax on energy profits amid price surge
Germany, Italy, Spain, Portugal and Austria have asked the EU for energy companies to help alleviate the burden…
Internet personality Rongo Keene’s fuel giveaway sparks ‘chaos’, traffic jam at Hamilton petrol station
The response was so large that it caused a traffic jam outside the station, with people describing the…
Demand for fuel remains high as farmers urge supermarkets to pay more for fresh produce
Demand for fuel remains high across Australia, with farmers continuing to bear the brunt of the crisis. Viva…
Dairy farmers face higher fuel and fertiliser costs despite strong payout
Sherwood said stock feed suppliers would act similarly, as will contractors involved in harvesting, re-sowing and planting. “Winter…
Fuel crisis: How New Zealand’s response compares with other countries – from free public transport to work from home days
This week, after public pressure from industry bodies and unions, the Government announced a temporary 30% boost to…
Is fuel support going to the right places? Data shows rural essential workers drive twice as far
For education and training, Hurunui, Central Hawke’s Bay and Southland feature again, as well as areas such as…
Fuel crisis driving some Tasmanian farmers to consider abandoning harvests
An island off an island, Tasmania is accustomed to weathering volatile economic conditions. It comes with the added…
Waikato single mum faces $1300 bill after thieves drill fuel tank, steal petrol
Moments after driving off, she began to smell the fumes inside her car. “Literally only five seconds” later,…
Regional Victorian businesses struggling to stay afloat amid rate rise, petrol prices
Rising costs, fuel prices and fire-related closures are pushing some regional Victorian small businesses to the brink, with…
Australians reveal toll of fuel price rises on their lives as cost of living goes up
Australians are hurting, rethinking unnecessary travel and tweaking their businesses to survive as fuel prices skyrocket in the…
Trucking firm says fuel bill has increased 110% due to Middle East conflict
In New Zealand on Wednesday morning, the Gaspy website showed the price of diesel was $3.51 on average…