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How to save money on fuel in New Zealand using apps, jerry cans, and pre-purchase options.

Last updated: December 19, 2025
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Three Money-Saving Tips

1. Find the Cheapest Price

The Gaspy app is essential. It crowdsources real-time fuel prices, so you always know where to fill up for less.

Gaspy App

2. Spare Oil Drums

Carrying a spare oil drum saves money in remote areas. A 20L drum (~$30) can pay for itself in about 30 refuels.

Safety First

Always place the drum on the ground when refueling to avoid static electricity.

3. Pre-Purchase with Z

Strategy
Buy before heading to remote areas (Pak’nSave is still cheaper for daily use).
GPS Hack
Use Fake GPS to buy at Auckland/Canterbury prices.
Super Pumped Days
Wednesdays offer discounts, but sometimes Thursday base prices are lower.

Common Fuel Stations in New Zealand

It’s recommended to download the apps of all fuel stations to get discount coupons, especially since options are limited in remote areas.

If prices are the same, it’s suggested to follow the top-to-bottom order when choosing a station, as you can get more benefits.

U-go

U-go

No Points

Fuel

Usually the cheapest, currently less common.
Pak'nSave

Pak'nSave

No Points

Fuel

Usually the cheapest. A $1 purchase is required to receive a discount voucher.
Waitomo

Waitomo

Draw Entry

Points

Spend over $20 on fuel to enter a draw. Spend over $150 in a month for an additional entry.
Z Energy

Z

APP Airpoints

Fuel

Member discount or voucher.

Benefits

Sign up and get discount vouchers or free coffee.

Pre-Purchase

Fuel can be pre-purchased and used in remote areas.
Caltex

Caltex

APP Airpoints

Fuel

Member discount or voucher.
g.a.s

g.a.s

APP Everyday Rewards

Fuel

Member discount.
BP

BP

APP Everyday Rewards

Fuel

Member discount.
Gull

Gull

No Points
NPD

NPD

No Points

Step by Step: How to Fuel Up

Fueling Steps

  • Step 1 Enter the fuel amount (press O to fill up)
  • Step 2 Pay with card
  • Step 3 Scan discount vouchers
  • Step 4 Start fueling

If you do nothing, you can still fuel first and pay later, but you need to go to the counter to use discount vouchers.