Nick Leggett: Transport NZ CEO says diesel has become a significant business cost for some operators

Published: Aug. 29, 2022, 11:06 p.m.

Transport NZ says soaring diesel prices are putting transport operators out of business.

Average diesel prices have hit over $2.50, compared with the average price of 91 at $2.60 without taking into account road user charges.

Transport NZ chief executive Nick Leggett told Mike Hosking diesel has become a significant business cost for some.

\u201cWe have seen the price of diesel as a proportion of total business costs from about 25 percent a year ago, to over two thirds now for some operators.\u201d

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