For Petroleum Industry

Fuel Quality Monitoring

The establishment of the fuel quality monitoring programme ensures that all petroleum and diesel sold in New Zealand meet the proscribed standards.

Guidance for Gaining Approval of Alternative Test Methods

This section provides guidance for gaining approval under the Engine Fuel Specifications Regulations 2008 for the use of alternative test methods from those specified in the Schedules of the Regulations.

Approved Alternative test method for Ester content in Biodiesel (EN14103)

This section outlines an approved alternative test method for Ester content in Biodiesel which modifies test method EN14103.

International Developments

Recent trends in petrol and diesel fuel quality have focussed on reducing harmful vehicle emissions and developing incentives for the introduction of biofuels.

Acts and Regulations

This section contains current legislation related to the quality of petrol and diesel in New Zealand.

Reports

From time to time Measurement and Product Safety Service publishes reports related to fuel quality. Reports of relevance to the petroleum industry are contained in this section.

FAQs

Here are frequently asked questions about the supply quality of petrol and diesel.

Discussion Documents

MAPSS does not currently have any discussion documents out for consultation.

Archived discussion documents can be found here [external website].

Please also refer to Documents under Discussion [external website] for any current documents related to the quality of petrol and diesel.