Fuel supplier Waitomo said it will open three new fuel stops in the South Island in the first week of August.
Two of the sites are based in Dunedin and the third is in Woolston, adding to the existing Fitzgerald Fuel Stop in central Christchurch.
Jimmy Ormsby, Waitomo Group managing director, said the announcement marks a big step forward for the family-owned Waikato-based business and its national expansion plans.
“Having led competition and choice in the North Island fuel market, our next target was to deliver the same benefits to Kiwis in the South Island as quickly as possible,” Ormsby said. “Today we’re delivering on that promise.”
According to Ormsby, over the last 10 years, South Island motorists have suffered from price gouging, paying disproportionately high and unfair prices for their fuel, because of little or no competition in the area.
“Waitomo’s presence in the market will ensure prices stay competitive permanently,” he said.
Located on Cumberland St to the north of the city and Wharf St to the east, the 24-7 unmanned Fuel Stops will offer Unleaded 91, 95 and Diesel. The third site is located on Ferry Rd in Woolston, Christchurch.
