How to refuel when Road trip in New Zealand ?

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Fuel Overview: New Zealand oil prices are in line with international oil prices, with gasoline costing about 2.17 New Zealand dollars per liter and diesel being slightly cheaper. Self-service refueling is the main method at gas stations, with support for cash and credit card payments. Local refueling terms: Gas station: petrol station, Gasoline: petrol, 91 octane gasoline: Regular / Unleaded, 95 octane gasoline: Premium, Diesel: Diesel. How to distinguish diesel from gasoline: 1. 91 octane gasoline, available at all gas stations, referred to as 91 or Regular, with the words 'Unleaded' marked on the side of the pump, which is usually green. 2. 95 octane gasoline, a higher grade gasoline for use in more advanced cars, marked as 95 or Premium, with the pump usually being red. 3. 98 octane gasoline, the highest grade gasoline in New Zealand, only available at BP gas stations, priced 15%-20% higher than regular gasoline, with the pump being light blue. 4. 0 grade diesel, with a black pump and very obvious 'Diesel' markings. Refueling machine instructions: 1. All gas stations in New Zealand are self-service. Find the pump, select the type of fuel you want, take the nozzle and insert it into the fuel tank, hold the handle to start refueling, and the screen will automatically record the amount of fuel and the cost. The pump will automatically stop when the tank is full, or you can release the handle when the cost reaches a certain amount. Then return the nozzle to its original position, close the fuel tank cap, and go inside to inform the staff of the pump number (e.g. pump 1), payment can be made in cash or by card. 2. Some small gas stations in remote areas do not have staff and only accept credit card payments for self-service refueling. Insert the credit card into the card reader, remove it after it has been read, and follow the prompts on the machine to enter the PIN, then proceed with refueling. After refueling, return to the card reader to print the receipt. Tips: When the card reader reads the credit card, you may receive a notification SMS for a pre-authorization of one or two hundred New Zealand dollars, which is not the actual charge but a pre-authorization. The actual charge will be deducted after refueling. Refueling precautions: New Zealand is sparsely populated, so make sure to have a full tank before embarking on long journeys. Recommended local gas stations: There are many gas stations in New Zealand, the most common being BP, Mobil, Z, and Caltex. BP is the largest gas station chain in New Zealand, with the most locations and durable fuel; Z's fuel is even more durable but slightly less powerful. It is recommended to prioritize BP and Z.

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