Petrol
New Zealand has two grades of petrol commonly available, regular and premium. The Ministry of Economic Development sets the standard[1] for petrol.
Petrol in New Zealand has its octane rating measured on the RON scale. It is typically red in colour.
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Regular
Regular petrol is what most road motorcycle bikes are using. It has to have a minimum octane rating of 91.
Premium
Premium petrol has to have a minimum octane rating of 95. Some BP petrol stations sell premium petrol with a rating up to 98 RON.
Bio Fuel
Bio Fuel is sold in New Zealand by Gull, it is a mixture of 10% bio ethanol and 90% regular unleaded petrol. It is sold in two different versions, a regular and a regular plus. The bio ethanol is a created from a by-product from dairy industry activity. Gull Bio Fuel is available predominately in Auckland.
