Petrol and diesel prices down in May month – news story
16 June 2026
Petrol and diesel prices both decreased from April 2026 to May 2026. Petrol prices were down 3.8 percent while diesel prices decreased 11.4 percent, according to figures released by Stats NZ today.
“The decreases in May 2026 follow rises for both petrol and diesel in March and April 2026,” prices and deflators spokesperson Nicola Growden said.
Prices for these two fuel types increased in the 12 months to May 2026 – petrol was up 28.7 percent and diesel up 76.8 percent.
Domestic and international airfares down over the month
Domestic airfares decreased 11.4 percent, and international airfares decreased 5.5 percent in May 2026 compared with April 2026.
“Decreases in airfares were recorded in May 2026, in line with historical trends for the month,” Growden said.
