Tom RaynelMultimedia Business Reporter·NZ Herald·14 May, 2026 11:35 PM5 mins to readFood prices were flat on a monthly basis, despite rising fuel costs. Photo / 123RFFood prices were flat on a monthly basis, despite rising fuel costs. Photo / 123RFFood prices remained flat on a monthly basis in April according to the latest Selected Price Index from Stats NZ, but pressure at the fuel pump persisted as prices continued to rise.
Prices for petrol in April were up 30.1% on an annual basis and 12.6% on a monthly basis,
