Yes, but I doubt the NZ government had glider towing in mind when they established diesel tax rates. Using the fuel prices given below, at 6L/100km (a figure more typical of a small to medium diesel car on a trip) the costs work out the same. $95.40 per 1000km for both petrol and diesel.
Nonetheless, on average your point has validity, and shows that in NZ diesel vehicle owners are under-taxed relative to petrol. One of the political parties there has suggested significantly raising diesel taxes to correct the situation. ----- Original Message ----- From: Dennis Hipperson To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia. Sent: Monday, September 10, 2007 8:40 AM Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] Family Tow Car Re: Fuel price in NZ. Current price of ULP in Auckland $1.59 Current price of diesel in Auckland $1.09 Consider a 1000Km trip with trailer. Fuel useage based on Cathrine Conways figures Petrol car 13lt 100Km = 130 lt = $206.7 Diesel vehicle 13lt 100Km = 130lt = $141.7 + $30 = $171.7 So Aus diesel is FULLY taxed and then some at source????? Dennis _______________________________________________ Aus-soaring mailing list [email protected] To check or change subscription details, visit: http://lists.internode.on.net/mailman/listinfo/aus-soaring
