Willis said the Government was monitoring whether the orders fuel companies had beyond the current 50 days’ supply were being fulfilled. She said that in the event of a supply disruption, the Government would first look at alternative places where the country could source fuel. Photo / NZ HeraldWillis said the Government was considering what the “trigger” for considering demand measures would be. These begin with voluntary measures such as encouraging people to conserve fuel and relaxing regulations on what types of fuel can be imported. The amount of fuel that can be purchased could be curtailed and banning the sale of fuel into containers is an option.

Source: New Zealand Herald March 12, 2026 10:00 UTC