Fuel Quality Monitoring annual report 2024–25 published
The Fuel Quality Monitoring Programme 2024-25 report shows that the quality of fuel available to New Zealanders continues to be of good quality.
Each year, MBIE’s Trading Standards team independently tests automotive fuel from retail outlets, and marine fuels from terminals across Aotearoa New Zealand. In co-operation with Maritime NZ, fuel in-use on board ships is also tested. This monitoring helps ensure fuel meets the requirements of the Engine Fuel Specifications Regulations 2011 and continues to be safe, reliable, and fit for purpose. All fuel samples tested in 2024/25 met regulatory specifications.
Engine Fuel Specifications Regulations 2011(external link) — New Zealand Legislation
The annual report provides an overview of the sampling and testing completed throughout the year and continues Trading Standards’ commitment to transparent reporting and maintaining trust in New Zealand’s fuel quality.
During the reporting period, 658 fuel samples were tested from across the country.
- Routine Samples (419): Regular monitoring to ensure consistent quality.
- Non-routine samples (160): Addressing specific enquiries, projects, investigations, and responses to complaints.
- Marine Fuel Samples (79): Ensuring compliance with marine fuel standards and New Zealand’s international convention obligations.
Read the Fuel Quality Monitoring Programme 2024-25 annual report:
Fuel Quality Monitoring Programme annual report 2024-25 [PDF, 3.2 MB]