Prices are presented in units typical for each fuel (such as cents/litre for petrol and diesel or cents/kWh for electricity) and are displayed on a calendar year basis in both real (adjusted for inflation) and nominal terms for all available years.

New Zealand Average Fuel Price: Petrol: Regular data was reported at 2.547 NZD/l in Dec 2024. This records a decrease from the previous number of 2.583 NZD/l for Sep 2024. New Zealand Average Fuel Price: Petrol: Regular data is updated quarterly, averaging 0.973 NZD/l from Mar 1974 (Median) to Dec 2024, with 204 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 2.837 NZD/l in Jun 2022 and a record low of 0.123 NZD/l in Mar 1974. New Zealand Average Fuel Price: Petrol: Regular data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment. The data is categorized under Global Database’s New Zealand – Table NZ.P003: Average Fuel Price.

Gasoline Prices in France increased to 2.07 USD/Liter in November from 2.04 USD/Liter in October of 2025. This dataset provides the latest reported value for - France Gasoline Prices - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Provides annual, quarterly, and monthly prices back to 1976 for gasoline , heating oil, and diesel fuel. Also provides annual prices from 1968 and quarterly and monthly prices from 1974 for imported crude oil. Based on Form EIA-878 data.

New Zealand Average Fuel Price: Diesel: Retail data was reported at 1.837 NZD/l in Dec 2024. This records a decrease from the previous number of 1.912 NZD/l for Sep 2024. New Zealand Average Fuel Price: Diesel: Retail data is updated quarterly, averaging 0.690 NZD/l from Mar 1974 (Median) to Dec 2024, with 204 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 2.636 NZD/l in Sep 2022 and a record low of 0.062 NZD/l in Mar 1974. New Zealand Average Fuel Price: Diesel: Retail data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment. The data is categorized under Global Database’s New Zealand – Table NZ.P003: Average Fuel Price.

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Crude oil is an essential commodity that is used in almost every aspect of modern life. Its price fluctuations have a significant impact on global economies, especially for countries that heavily depend on oil exports. In this dataset, we will explore the fluctuations of crude oil prices over the past 48 years, from 1974 to 2022, and examine the key factors that have influenced these fluctuations. The dataset provides a valuable resource for researchers and analysts interested in studying the fluctuations in crude oil prices over the past four decades. It can be used to identify patterns and trends in the market, as well as to develop predictive models for future price movements.

This dataset can be used for various purposes, such as:

• Analyzing the trends and fluctuations in crude oil prices over time.
• Identifying the factors that affect crude oil prices, such as supply and demand, geopolitical events, and economic indicators.
• Developing predictive models to forecast crude oil prices.
• Evaluating the impact of crude oil prices on the global economy, energy markets, and individual businesses.

Overall, the Fluctuations of Crude Oil Price dataset is a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding the dynamics of the global oil market.

New Zealand Average Fuel Price: Petrol: Premium data was reported at 2.740 NZD/l in Dec 2024. This records a decrease from the previous number of 2.772 NZD/l for Sep 2024. New Zealand Average Fuel Price: Petrol: Premium data is updated quarterly, averaging 1.019 NZD/l from Mar 1974 (Median) to Dec 2024, with 204 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 3.036 NZD/l in Jun 2022 and a record low of 0.121 NZD/l in Mar 1974. New Zealand Average Fuel Price: Petrol: Premium data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment. The data is categorized under Global Database’s New Zealand – Table NZ.P003: Average Fuel Price.

The 2025 annual OPEC basket price stood at ***** U.S. dollars per barrel as of August. This would be lower than the 2024 average, which amounted to ***** U.S. dollars. The abbreviation OPEC stands for Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and includes Algeria, Angola, Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Iraq, Iran, Kuwait, Libya, Nigeria, Saudi Arabia, Venezuela, and the United Arab Emirates. The aim of the OPEC is to coordinate the oil policies of its member states. It was founded in 1960 in Baghdad, Iraq. The OPEC Reference Basket The OPEC crude oil price is defined by the price of the so-called OPEC (Reference) basket. This basket is an average of prices of the various petroleum blends that are produced by the OPEC members. Some of these oil blends are, for example: Saharan Blend from Algeria, Basra Light from Iraq, Arab Light from Saudi Arabia, BCF 17 from Venezuela, et cetera. By increasing and decreasing its oil production, OPEC tries to keep the price between a given maxima and minima. Benchmark crude oil The OPEC basket is one of the most important benchmarks for crude oil prices worldwide. Other significant benchmarks are UK Brent, West Texas Intermediate (WTI), and Dubai Crude (Fateh). Because there are many types and grades of oil, such benchmarks are indispensable for referencing them on the global oil market. The 2025 fall in prices was the result of weakened demand outlooks exacerbated by extensive U.S. trade tariffs.

United States - Consumer Price Index: OECD Groups: Energy (Fuel, electricity & gasoline): Total for G7 was -1.17766 Growth rate same period previous Yr. in October of 2024, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, United States - Consumer Price Index: OECD Groups: Energy (Fuel, electricity & gasoline): Total for G7 reached a record high of 35.19098 in July of 1974 and a record low of -18.76836 in July of 2009. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for United States - Consumer Price Index: OECD Groups: Energy (Fuel, electricity & gasoline): Total for G7 - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on November of 2025.

Graph and download economic data for Producer Price Index by Commodity: Fuels and Related Products and Power: Light Fuel Oils (WPS0573) from Jan 1974 to Sep 2025 about fuels, oil, commodities, PPI, inflation, price index, indexes, price, and USA.

New Zealand Average Fuel Price: 2019 Price: Petrol data was reported at 1.886 NZD/l in Dec 2020. This records a decrease from the previous number of 1.887 NZD/l for Sep 2020. New Zealand Average Fuel Price: 2019 Price: Petrol data is updated quarterly, averaging 1.930 NZD/l from Mar 1974 (Median) to Dec 2020, with 188 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 2.737 NZD/l in Dec 1984 and a record low of 1.257 NZD/l in Jun 1999. New Zealand Average Fuel Price: 2019 Price: Petrol data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment. The data is categorized under Global Database’s New Zealand – Table NZ.P009: Average Fuel Price: 2019 Price.

The 2025 preliminary average annual price of West Texas Intermediate crude oil reached 67.83 U.S. dollars per barrel as of August. This would be nine U.S. dollars below the 2024 average and the lowest annual average since 2021. WTI and other benchmarks WTI is a grade of crude oil also known as “Texas light sweet.” It is measured to have an API gravity of around 39.6 and specific gravity of about 0.83, which is considered “light” relative to other crude oils. This oil also contains roughly 0.24 percent sulfur, and is therefore named “sweet.” Crude oils are some of the most closely observed commodity prices in the world. WTI is the underlying commodity of the Chicago Mercantile Exchange’s oil futures contracts. The price of other crude oils, such as UK Brent crude oil, the OPEC crude oil basket, and Dubai Fateh oil, can be compared to that of WTI crude oil. Since 1976, the price of WTI crude oil has increased notably, rising from just 12.23 U.S. dollars per barrel in 1976 to a peak of 99.06 dollars per barrel in 2008. Geopolitical conflicts and their impact on oil prices The price of oil is controlled in part by limiting oil production. Prior to 1971, the Texas Railroad Commission controlled the price of oil by setting limits on production of U.S. oil. In 1971, the Texas Railroad Commission ceased limiting production, but OPEC, the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries with member states Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, and Venezuela among others, continued to do so. In 1972, due to geopolitical conflict, OPEC set an oil embargo and cut oil production, causing prices to quadruple by 1974. Oil prices rose again in 1979 and 1980 due to the Iranian revolution, and doubled between 1978 and 1981 as the Iran-Iraq War prevented oil production. A number of geopolitical conflicts and periods of increased production and consumption have influenced the price of oil since then.

This survey was undertaken to assess consumer sentiment and buying plans. Open-ended questions were asked concerning evaluations and expectations about personal finances, employment, recession, price changes, and the national business situation. Variables probe respondents' buying intentions for a house, automobiles, appliances, and other consumer durables, and the respondents' appraisals of present market conditions for purchasing houses and other durables. Additional variables probe respondents' opinions of small foreign cars as compared to small American cars, air pollution, gasoline prices, government spending, especially welfare payments, tax increases, income tax filing and returns, their spending plans for income tax refunds, taxes owed, and respondents' financial status relative to the previous year. Information is also provided on respondents' car ownership and the make and use of it. Demographic variables provide information on respondents' age, sex, race, marital status, education, employment status, occupation, and family income.

United States - Producer Price Index by Commodity: Fuels and Related Products and Power: Light Fuel Oils was 298.56100 Index 1982=100 in August of 2025, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, United States - Producer Price Index by Commodity: Fuels and Related Products and Power: Light Fuel Oils reached a record high of 609.42400 in June of 2022 and a record low of 19.20000 in January of 1974. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for United States - Producer Price Index by Commodity: Fuels and Related Products and Power: Light Fuel Oils - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on November of 2025.

This Gallup poll seeks the opinions of Canadians, on political and social issues. Opinions on topics such as inflation, oil and gas prices and whether or not UFOs exist are touched on in this poll. The respondents were also asked questions so that they could be grouped according to geographical and social variables. Topics of interest include: the amount of money spent on food; beliefs about UFOs; the causes of inflation; comparing the Roman Empire to Western Civilization; the decline in the Roman Empire; dieting; expanding the World Football League; growing vegetables in the summer; illegal strikes; impeaching President Nixon; learning second languages in school; opinions about weight; owing a car; the reasons for higher oil and gas prices; whether or not President Nixon should resign; who profits from higher oil and gas prices; types of cars and ways to control inflation. Basic demographic variables are also included.

Saudi Arabia: Revenue minus production cost of natural gas, percent of GDP: The latest value from 2021 is 1.72 percent, an increase from 1.28 percent in 2020. In comparison, the world average is 0.81 percent, based on data from 181 countries. Historically, the average for Saudi Arabia from 1970 to 2021 is 0.71 percent. The minimum value, 0.04 percent, was reached in 1974 while the maximum of 1.72 percent was recorded in 2021.

New Zealand Ave Fuel Price: 2023 Price: Petrol data was reported at 2.584 NZD/l in Sep 2024. This records a decrease from the previous number of 2.779 NZD/l for Jun 2024. New Zealand Ave Fuel Price: 2023 Price: Petrol data is updated quarterly, averaging 2.363 NZD/l from Mar 1974 (Median) to Sep 2024, with 203 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 3.301 NZD/l in Dec 1984 and a record low of 1.516 NZD/l in Jun 1999. New Zealand Ave Fuel Price: 2023 Price: Petrol data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment. The data is categorized under Global Database’s New Zealand – Table NZ.P005: Average Fuel Price: 2023 Price.

Hong Kong Consumer Price Index (A): Fuel and Light data was reported at 117.900 Oct1994-Sep1995=100 in Oct 2001. This records a decrease from the previous number of 118.500 Oct1994-Sep1995=100 for Sep 2001. Hong Kong Consumer Price Index (A): Fuel and Light data is updated monthly, averaging 74.400 Oct1994-Sep1995=100 from Jul 1974 (Median) to Oct 2001, with 328 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 120.700 Oct1994-Sep1995=100 in Nov 2000 and a record low of 25.900 Oct1994-Sep1995=100 in Jul 1974. Hong Kong Consumer Price Index (A): Fuel and Light data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Census and Statistics Department. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Hong Kong – Table HK.I028: Consumer Price Index (A): 10/94-9/95=100.

In 2023, sites belonging to supermarket chain Sainsbury’s sold the highest volume of petrol per station, at ****** kiloliters per annum. The figures clearly show that supermarket forecourts sold the highest volumes of fuel per site in the UK, with Tesco, Morrison’s and Asda following Sainbury’s. Tesco leads the motor fuel market Tesco opened its first petrol stations in the UK in 1974 and is now the country’s market leader. In 2023, Tesco had the largest market share of motor fuel sold in petrol stations at nearly ** percent. Despite selling on average less fuel per site than other supermarkets, Shell had the second largest market share of motor fuel sold with **** percent. This is explained by the British multinational oil and gas company owning one of the greatest number of petrol station sites in the nation. Supermarket fuel prices cheapest During the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, supermarket shares of all fuel sold in the UK were nearly ** percent, with diesel shares at some ** percent. Whilst this was a decrease from the previous year, it shows the popularity of supermarket forecourts. Typically, supermarket fuel prices are cheaper than the UK average and can often lead to supermarket “price wars”.

Hong Kong CPI (A): Fuel and Light: Liquefied Petroleum Gas data was reported at 128.800 Oct1994-Sep1995=100 in Mar 2001. This stayed constant from the previous number of 128.800 Oct1994-Sep1995=100 for Feb 2001. Hong Kong CPI (A): Fuel and Light: Liquefied Petroleum Gas data is updated monthly, averaging 64.230 Oct1994-Sep1995=100 from Jul 1974 (Median) to Mar 2001, with 321 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 128.800 Oct1994-Sep1995=100 in Mar 2001 and a record low of 28.571 Oct1994-Sep1995=100 in Oct 1974. Hong Kong CPI (A): Fuel and Light: Liquefied Petroleum Gas data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Census and Statistics Department. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Hong Kong – Table HK.I028: Consumer Price Index (A): 10/94-9/95=100.