Commuters are bracing for a hit to the pocket, with fuel tax and full-priced public transport fares set to be reinstated from 1 July.<\/p>\n
Fuel is expected to go up 29 cents per litre, and a temporary reduction on road user charges (RUC) will also cease.<\/p>\n
In Porirua, several savvy consumers had beaten the queues and already filled up their cars. But with the tax expected to hike the price of petrol by around 30 cents a litre, many were already anticipating the pinch.<\/p>\n
“I’ll probably be a bit more careful about the number of trips I do, or the reason for them, and trying to combine things a bit,” Theresa told RNZ, while filling up her car on Wednesday.<\/p>\n
“I’ll definitely be doing more walking, et cetera, and stuff now rather than using my car,” said fellow driver Kristy.<\/p>\n
Others, like Allison, have already started cutting back.<\/p>\n
“We’ve definitely cut down on our groceries,” she said. “[We’re] trying to grow more food at home, but you know, that’s a lot weather-dependant.”<\/p>\n
Waitomo Group owner Jimmy Ormsby told RNZ because it was a tax, it was a cost that would be completely passed back to consumers.<\/p>\n
“Let’s be clear that the government took the tax off that product and they’re reinstating it,” he said.<\/p>\n
But Ormsby said there was still a variance in the price different retailers offered fuel at, and recommended consumers shopped around to make sure they were getting the best price.<\/p>\n
Douglas also had some tips on how to get more out of the tank.<\/p>\n
“You use a remarkable amount of fuel accelerating and braking,” he said.<\/p>\n
He also recommended checking the tire pressure and taking off unused roof racks to maximise efficiency.<\/p>\n
At the same time as petrol goes up, train and bus tickets will also double for adult users.<\/p>\n
Free public transport for under-13s and half price for those under 25 will remain, as was announced in the 2023 Budget.<\/p>\n
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