Image: RNZ / UnsplashA trucking sector veteran says the soaring price of diesel is the worst he's seen in his 35 years in the industry. The price of diesel has nearly doubled in the space of a month since the conflict in the Middle East. She said they were also seeing a trend of people cancelling due to disruption the fuel crisis was having their travel plans. Finance Minister says tax relief won't workNicola Willis faces questions on the fuel crisis last month. She said officials have also been clear that there may come a time when road users would be asked to conserve fuel.

Source: Otago Daily Times April 01, 2026 09:20 UTC