Tauranga residents spend a lot of time in their cars, and come July 1, they'll be spending 25 cents per litre more on fuel too.

The fuel excise tax cut introduced last year by the Government is coming to an end this Saturday.

This will include public transport prices returning to normal for those over the age of 25, along with the standard diesel road user charge.

Overnight, this will cause petrol prices to go up 25 cents across the country.

With the pain at the pump pending, SunLive asked residents where traffic is the talk of the town for their initial reaction to the news, and whether the Government should continue easing the cost of fuel.

Anant Garde is a chef based in Tauranga. He says the subsidy should remain while New Zealand is in a recession.

'We don't need this extra cost. Until the recession is over, the Government should continue providing the tax cut. I already drive at the bare minimum from work to my house.”

Ralene Kuka. Photo: Taylor Rice/SunLive.

Raelene Kuka says petrol is already 'dare enough” and the Government should not drop the tax cut this Saturday.

She spends about $80 on petrol per week, and is based out in Te Puna.

'I think the tax cut should remain in place, people are already struggling enough as it is.”

Phillip Te Rangi says he drives 'back and forth” between Tauranga and Katikati for work.

He says when petrol goes up, it is going to be 'really hard” for families.

Phillip Te Rangi. Photo: Taylor Rice/SunLive.

'People are going to be struggling more. Especially the lower classes. I do a lot of driving every day, it's going to be hard, 25 cents more is going to really add up.

'I'm going to definitely be filling the car up before the price increases.”

Dean Cameron is based in Waihī. He says the problem with the fuel tax cut is the Government is 'going to have to find the money from somewhere”.

Dean Cameron. Photo: Taylor Rice/SunLive.

'I've come here today to get a script from the chemist, and took the opportunity to fill up while I'm here. We try not to drive too much as it is. I go up to Auckland a fair bit but other than that we try to just hang around in Waihī.

'I think the Government should keep the [fuel tax cut] though. We already are getting taxed enough already.”

Rose Minnée and her son James Minnée. Photo: Taylor Rice/SunLive.

Rose Minnée has a hybrid car to keep fuel costs down, but still often finds herself spending more than she'd like on fuel after travelling for her photography job.

She says the Government should keep the fuel tax cut, as families are already struggling across the country.

"I think they're really letting them down."

Vanessa Chase. Photo: Taylor Rice/SunLive.

Vanessa Chase, based in Mount Maunganui, feels the fuel tax cut should continue as families struggle with the cost of living.

"Personally for me and many others in my position, [the fuel tax cut] ending will have an immense impact on my family.

"It will definitely get in the way of reducing the cost of living in my home, which is already tough. Being asked to do more with how things are at the moment - it's going to really impact us.

"Navigating the absolute stress of paying 25 cents per litre more is going to take a jab at the joy and happiness of those families with less income."