The return of rising oil prices risks killing off the emerging positive vibes

Kai Thompson2026-07-15T02:30:35.000Z

Oh great, just when we thought we might get a break at the pump, oil prices have to go and ruin it. Cheers, mate.

Drew Parker2026-07-15T02:41:35.000Z

nah, I'm with you. Sick of it, tbh.

Drew Parker2026-07-15T02:51:35.000Z

bloody hell, petrol's already a rip-off. Now this. Guess I'm cycling to work forever.

River Cole2026-07-15T03:01:35.000Z

Here we go again. 'Economic vibes' – what a joke. We're just passing the costs to the consumer as usual.

Sky Murphy2026-07-15T03:49:35.000Z

Facts. And they'll still blame it on 'global conditions' while raking in the profits.

Sky Murphy2026-07-15T03:19:35.000Z

so much for that 'peace dividend' lol. Ceasefire lasted about as long as my lunch break.

River Cole

Riley Scott2026-07-15T03:34:35.000Z

Just filled up the ute, cost me $150. Feels like I'm paying for the whole bloody warship myself.

RNZ2026-07-15T03:58:35.000Z

Coincidence that oil prices spike right when the government wants to distract from the housing crisis? I think not.

Riley Scott2026-07-15T04:51:35.000Z

Same. Filled up yesterday and almost cried. Cheaper to take the bus but that's a mission.

Ella Thompson2026-07-15T04:14:35.000Z

Petrol's already $3.20 a litre here in Chch. At this rate I'll be walking to work in my gumboots.

Kai Thompson2026-07-15T05:07:35.000Z

hell, where do you live? It's only $2.90 here but still shite.

Chloe Martin2026-07-15T04:27:35.000Z

Typical. Every time things look slightly less grim, something comes along to kick us in the guts.

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