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Which regions, if any, would be first to experience shortages under a fuel supply disruption scenario?

Answered Question 14071 (2026)
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Debbie Ngarewa-Packer

Member for Te Tai Hauāuru · Te Pāti Māori

Question

  • Which regions, if any, would be first to experience shortages under a fuel supply disruption scenario?

Answered by

Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Associate Minister for Energy

Answer

Fuel disruption impacts can vary depending on local demand, storage levels, transport logistics, and weather or infrastructure conditions. There is no predetermined regional sequence. The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment monitors regional fuel supply conditions in collaboration with fuel suppliers and responds to emerging localised issues as required.