File photo: RNZThere has been an increase in total petrol and diesel stocks, while jet fuel levels remain normal, according to the latest fuel stocks update. Data released on Monday afternoon by the Ministry of Business, Innovation, and Employment showed that as of 11:59pm on Wednesday evening, there were 59.3 days' cover of petrol, 54.5 days' cover of diesel, and 50.4 days' cover of jet fuel. There were 29.9 days of petrol, 21.7-day supply of diesel, and 25.3 days' jet fuel in-country. There were five ships on the water within New Zealand's EEZ, containing 12.5 days' petrol, 6.1 days' diesel, and 2.0 days' jet fuel. A further 10 trips were on the water outside the EEZ, carrying 18.9 days' petrol, 26.7 days' diesel, and 23.1 days' jet fuel.

Source: Otago Daily Times March 30, 2026 01:21 UTC