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Fuel Supply Stable Amid Middle East Tensions, Warns Minister

3/16/2026

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Finance Minister Nicola Willis says thirteen fuel ships are en route to New Zealand, with three more planned to depart.
Middle East conflict risks supply chain disruption, as tensions around the Strait of Hormuz could affect shipments.
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Associate Energy Minister Shane Jones say New Zealand's fuel supply remains adequate.
Inflation from higher fuel prices could weigh on the economy, with GDP growth now forecast lower than before.

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Finance Minister Nicola Willis says thirteen fuel ships are en route to New Zealand, with three more planned to depart.
Middle East conflict risks supply chain disruption, as tensions around the Strait of Hormuz could affect shipments.
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Associate Energy Minister Shane Jones say New Zealand's fuel supply remains adequate.
Inflation from higher fuel prices could weigh on the economy, with GDP growth now forecast lower than before.