FUEL PRICING AND SUPPLY UPDATES
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Latest energy news from the Beehive
- Government widens fuel supply options March 23, 2026The Government is taking practical steps to strengthen New Zealand’s fuel resilience by temporarily allowing fuel that meets Australian specifications to be supplied to the New Zealand market.beehive.govt.nz
- Charging ahead: 2,500+ EV chargers on the way March 22, 2026The number of electric vehicle (EV) public chargers around New Zealand will more than double thanks to $52.7 million in zero-interest loans from the Government and co-investment from ChargeNet and Meridian.beehive.govt.nz
- New Zealand playing its part in global oil response March 18, 2026New Zealand will release oil tickets to fulfil its commitment to the International Energy Agency’s collective action in response to the oil supply issues created by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.beehive.govt.nz
- Waikato Steel Manufacturing Project Fast-tracked March 18, 2026A structural steel manufacturing plant that will help build the future of New Zealand’s infrastructure has been approved through Fast-track.beehive.govt.nz
- Fuel stocks remain healthy, monitoring steps up March 18, 2026The latest data on fuel stocks shows New Zealand continues to hold healthy levels of petrol, diesel and jet fuel, Finance Minister Nicola Willis and Associate Energy Minister Shane Jones say.beehive.govt.nz
News media
Dom Kalasih: Transporting NZ CEO on the Government announcing cost relief measures to tackle fuel crisis – NewstalkZB, Tuesday 24 March 2026
Think the price of petrol is bad? Spare a thought for diesel drivers – RNZ, Tuesday 24 March 2026
Trump postpones strikes – RNZ, Tuesday 24 March 2026
Fuel price passes $4 on Stewart Island – Otago Daily Times, Tuesday 24 March 2026
Diesel shock from Middle East conflict starts hitting South Island businesses – The Press, Wednesday 18 March 2026
‘Turbulent time’ at the petrol pump as industry, consumers react to volatile fuel prices – Waikato Times, Wednesday 11 March 2026
Rotorua motorists head to pumps as Middle East conflict pushes up price – Rotorua Daily Post, Wednesday 11 March 2026
Tauranga petrol prices surge as motorists brace for more pain at the pump – Bay of Plenty Times, Wednesday 11 March 2026
Why a diesel spike matters more than a petrol rise – The Press, Tuesday 10 March 2026
Transport sector warns rising oil will push consumer prices up – RNZ Morning Report, Tuesday 10 March 2026
Road freight sector watching oil prices as Middle East conflict continues – Transport Talk, Friday 6 March 2026
Latest information from Transporting New Zealand
Cut fuel costs now with SAFED principles (Monday 23 March 2026)
Fuel information for road freight sector (Friday 20 March 2026)
Energy security – was closing Marsden Point a mistake? (Thursday 19 March 2026)
The Middle East conflict and fuel impacts (Friday 13 March 2026)
Fuel information for road freight sector (Wednesday 11 March 2026)
What will the Iran conflict mean for fuel prices and supply? (Friday 6 March 2026)
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