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Barry Soper: The Government's taking initiative on the fuel crisis

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Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Mon, 30 Mar 2026, 6:04pm
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Barry Soper: The Government's taking initiative on the fuel crisis

Author
Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Mon, 30 Mar 2026, 6:04pm

The Government wants to keep more fuel in New Zealand as the Middle East conflict threatens supply chains. 

Fuel stock levels have risen as of last Wednesday, with over 50 days worth of petrol, diesel and jet fuel remaining or en route. 

The Government's exploring ways to increase fuel stocks above minimum obligations to guard against supply disruptions. 

Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper explained further.

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