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The Commerce Commission has a role in regulating the fuel industry under the Fuel Industry Act 2020.
Following a market study by the Commission, which found a number of shortcomings in the competitiveness of fuel markets in New Zealand, the Government introduced the Fuel Industry Act 2020 (the Act).
The Act sets up a regulatory regime for fuel with the purpose of promoting competition in engine fuel markets for the long-term benefit of consumers. It came into force in stages from August 2021.
The Commission produces quarterly monitoring reports, which monitor the performance of engine fuel markets in New Zealand under the Fuel Industry Act 2020.
The Fuel Regulation Information Disclosure Portal has been created to allow fuel industry participants to securely submit their disclosures to the Commission, as required under the Fuel Industry Act 2020.
On 27th July 2023, we published industry guidance on the obligations of fuel retailers under the Fuel Industry Act and the Fair Trading Act in relation to displaying pricing information.
