Monopoly Watch backs Gull/NPD merger

Submission to Commerce Commission says fuel companies need bulk to compete with Z Energy and BP.

Thu, 09 Apr 2026

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Pro-competition lobby group Monopoly Watch has submitted in favour of a Gull/NPD fuel distribution merger, saying it would be a stronger challenger to Z Energy and BP.

The Commerce Commission published a Statement of Issues on the proposed deal last month, indicating it could reduce competition in

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Thu, 09 Apr 2026

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