Photo: RNZFinance Minister Nicola Willis will set out on Friday the triggers which could prompt the introduction of fuel restrictions, rationing or guidance. Willis had earlier signalled she would have more to say this week about the country's National Fuel Plan and its four alert levels. Just two ships carrying fuel were expected to arrive in New Zealand over the next fortnight. Speaking at Parliament, Willis said that was "within normal patterns" and fuel companies had advised her that more ships were on their way in the weeks subsequent. Willis said the overall figures showed the country still had "healthy stocks" of fuel, with slight changes down to normal "fluctuations" in demand.

Source: Otago Daily Times March 25, 2026 05:55 UTC