Drivers warned to prepare for pumped up petrol prices

From Checkpoint, 5:26 pm on 8 February 2022

New Zealanders are being warned to prepare for pumped up petrol prices, with rates likely to climb for some time yet.

That's according to the managing director of low cost operator Waitomo, who says international and local trends all point to more price hikes.

It comes as prices for premium 95 and 98 have pushed beyond $3 a litre in some places.

And party politics have turned petrol politics, with National leader Chris Luxon saying it's time to scrap regional levies like Auckland's fuel tax.

Here's Checkpoint reporter Nick Truebridge and cameraman Nick Monro.