The consumers price index (CPI) measures the rate of price change of goods and services purchased by New Zealand households. 1 May 2025: We have identified that vehicle relicensing fee increases. Selected price indexes (SPI) provide monthly price changes for a selection of goods and services that New Zealand households purchase.
Understanding the Context
Prices increased 0.5 percent in the December 2024 quarter, compared with the September 2024 quarter, and rose 2.2 percent in the 12 months to December 2024. Prices increased 0.5 percent in the June 2025 quarter, compared with the March 2025 quarter, and rose 2.7 percent in the 12 months to June 2025. The average price for one litre of 91 octane fuel was $2.67 in the March 2025 quarter, down from $2.74 in the March 2024 quarter. Prices for petrol in Auckland decreased 5.8 percent in the 12 months to.
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Key Insights
Prices rose 1.0 percent in the September 2025 quarter compared with the June 2025 quarter, and rose 3.0 percent percent in the 12 months to September 2025.