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CHAPTER 2 |
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Bio-fuels Policy (Bio-diesel, Bio-ethanol) |
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2.1 Basic policy of energy: New Zealand Energy Strategy to 2050 - Powering Our Future, available from:
http://www.med.govt.nz/templates/ContentTopicSummary____19431.aspx
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2.2 Policy of bio-fuels:
2.2.1 There is a tax advantage for ethanol when used as a fuel in comparison with petrol due to zero excise on ethanol (versus 42.524 NZ cents per litre excise on petrol).
2.2.2 No tax advantage for biodiesel in comparison to diesel - use of both subject to Road User Charges (RUC) when used in vehicles on the road.
| Duties, Taxes and Direct Levies on Motor Fuels in New Zealand - From 1 October 2008 |
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Cents per litre |
| Unleaded 91 RON |
52.569 |
| Unleaded 95 RON |
52.569 |
| Automotive Diesel |
0.375 |
| Biodiesel |
.045 |
| Ethanol |
.045 |
| Methanol |
30.86 |
| LPG |
10.4 |
| CNG |
10.5 |
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2.3 Official documents
2.3.1 Ministry of Economic Development - Biofuels
http://www.med.govt.nz/templates/ContentTopicSummary____8033.aspx
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