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'Well-prepared': Minister Shane Jones says new Oversight Group will monitor fuel prices

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Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Mon, 9 Mar 2026, 5:41pm
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Photo / Mark Mitchell

'Well-prepared': Minister Shane Jones says new Oversight Group will monitor fuel prices

Author
Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Mon, 9 Mar 2026, 5:41pm

The Government's working to stay ahead of the effects of the war in Iran.

Crude oil prices have topped $100 USD a barrel for the first time since 2022, and our petrol prices surged another 14 cents over the weekend.

An economic security Ministerial Oversight Group is being set up - to focus on fuel and supply chains.

Associate Energy Minister and Resources Minister Shane Jones says it'll need high-quality, regular information.

"In respect of logistics, supply lines and shipping arrangements, this needs to be stood up ASAP."

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