Why rising petrol prices are hitting Kiwis extra hard | Stuff.co.nz

The spike in the price of fuel comes after years of rising prices, touching everything from food to insurance, to rates and rents. It means many budgets are already stretched covering the basics, so they're feeling pain at the pump straight away. Rebecca Wright and Simplicity's Chief Economist, Shamubeel Eaqub have more. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Stuff NZ is New Zealand’s essential news source — bringing you live, lively and trustworthy journalism from every corner of Aotearoa. Stay informed with breaking news, in-depth stories, and the latest updates that matter to Kiwis. We upload daily, keeping you connected with the people, places and issues shaping New Zealand today. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Social media channels: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nzstuff Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nzstuff