MBIE - Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment of New Zeland
MBIE - Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment of New Zeland
03/12/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 03/11/2026 14:21
Fuel stocks update
Fuel stocks update
Published: 12 March 2026
MBIE is actively assessing the fuel security situation for New Zealand following the recent events in the Middle East and is in close contact with fuel companies.
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MBIE has convened the Fuel Sector Coordinating Entity under the National Fuel Plan, which increases oversight of fuel imports and monitors the situation.
Most oil companies have said there are currently no supply chain issues.
As at midnight on Sunday, 8 March, the industry confirmed the current fuel stock level as:
| Stock description | Petrol | Diesel | Jet fuel | Total |
| Stock in-country (days cover) | 32.8 | 27.6 | 32.3 | 30.3 |
| Stock in-water (days cover) | 25.2 | 22.3 | 14.3 | 21.7 |
| Total NZ stock (days cover) | 57.9 | 49.9 | 46.8 | 52.0 |
New Zealand is a member of the International Energy Agency (IEA). The IEA is monitoring developments in the region and is in contact with major producers and member states, which includes New Zealand.
New Zealand's participation in the International Energy Programme
More information about what the Government has been doing to ensure and improve fuel resilience.
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