Fuel industry
Under the Consumer Guarantees Act, goods that are normally bought for personal use must be of an acceptable quality, fit for purpose, free of minor defects and be safe. These guarantees also apply to fuel.
Find out about the specific acts and regulations that apply to fuel.
The Fair Trading Act states that companies can’t misrepresent the qualities of a product they sell. This legislation is enforced by the Commerce Commission.
Visit the Commerce Commission website.
Fuel samples may be tested for any of the properties specified in the regulations, depending on your complaint.
Find out about how we monitor supply quality.
There are approved alternative testing methods.
Find out about approved alternative testing.
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