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Spending more, getting less 2.0 – fuel edition

πŸ•“ 4 min read
23 Apr 2026
Fueling up
New Zealand households are spending more but getting less for it. The latest electronic card transactions data points to a growing disconnect between nominal spending and actual consumption, as sharp rises in fuel prices push up total outlays while underlying volumes continue to decline.

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