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'We're not there yet': Channel Infrastructure CEO says fuel plans in place as Middle East war continues

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Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Wed, 18 Mar 2026, 6:06pm
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'We're not there yet': Channel Infrastructure CEO says fuel plans in place as Middle East war continues

Author
Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Wed, 18 Mar 2026, 6:06pm

The CEO of New Zealand’s largest fuel import terminal is quelling concern imports to New Zealand could cease if the Middle East conflict continues. 

Iran's blocking shipping through the Strait of Hormuz as part of its response to continuing US Israeli attacks. 

As of midnight Sunday, New Zealand had 49 days fuel cover. 

Channel Infrastructure CEO Rob Buchanan says there are other oil producers. 

He explained the US, West Africa and South America all have reserves - and can ramp up production in response. 

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