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Which fuel stations, if any, in the East Coast may be forced to shut down in the event of Level 2, Level 3 and Level 4 of the Fuel Response Plan, and what criteria will be used to decide which stations will shut down?

Answered Question 12211 (2026)
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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

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  • Which fuel stations, if any, in the East Coast may be forced to shut down in the event of Level 2, Level 3 and Level 4 of the Fuel Response Plan, and what criteria will be used to decide which stations will shut down?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Associate Minister for Energy

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Any decisions affecting retail operations would be made in accordance with the objectives of the fuel response plan, including preserving fuel for essential services and managing system stability, in consultation with fuel companies.