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Why were the additional minimum stockholding obligations for diesel importers not scheduled to come into force until July 2028 rather than sooner, and was any consideration given to accelerating that timeline following the June 2025 Israel-Iran escalation?

Answered Question 13965 (2026)
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Megan Woods

Member for Wigram · Labour Party

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  • Why were the additional minimum stockholding obligations for diesel importers not scheduled to come into force until July 2028 rather than sooner, and was any consideration given to accelerating that timeline following the June 2025 Israel-Iran escalation?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister for Energy

Answer

I refer the member to the answer to WPQ 13971 (2026), by Hon Shane Jones, Associate Minister for Energy.