If vehicles and transport are a significant part of your day-to-day operations and costs, these fuel-saving guides and tools are for you.
They draw on practices used across different parts of the sector, including:
- Freight, transport and distribution — Large-scale movement of goods and passengers using heavy vehicles across long distances or between hubs.
- Delivery and courier operations — High-frequency, local deliveries using vans and light vehicles, often under tight timeframes.
- Business and trade fleets — Cars and utes supporting day-to-day operations, including service, construction, and trade work.
Ways to take action on fuel costs
Start with quick, practical actions to reduce fuel use straight away, then build over time to improve performance and strengthen resilience across your operation.
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Find quick wins — before you travel and on the road
Even small improvements in fuel efficiency can translate into big savings across a year, especially at current prices.
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Optimise fuel efficiency across your operation
How to waste less fuel, drive fewer unnecessary kilometres, and get more consistent performance across drivers and vehicles.
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Build long-term resilience into your business
Steps you can take to reduce your exposure to price spikes, supply issues, and long-term uncertainty.
Most fleets have the potential to save at least 10% of their fuel bill. The actual costs involved in doing so are relatively low, with payback normally being achieved within a few months.
New Zealand transport industry research
Related funding and support
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Low Emissions Heavy Vehicle Fund
Accelerating the uptake of zero and low-emissions heavy vehicles.
- Co-funding
- Electric vehicles
- Decarbonisation