The Government's looking at ways to keep hold of even more fuel than legally required. 

Fuel stocks have risen as of last Wednesday, with 27.9 days of petrol, 21.7 of diesel and 25.3 of jet fuel in the country. 

Finance Minister Nicola Willis says the Government's now exploring more options to guard against supply risks

"We want to be prepared if the worst happens and they can't get enough fuel for New Zealand." 

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