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New Zealand's Diesel Stock Targets Questioned Amid Refinery Closure

3/31/2026

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New Zealand's fuel security has come under scrutiny since the Marsden Point Refinery closed in 2022.
The government requires a 21-day diesel stock.
A 28-day target has been delayed and deemed insufficient.
The Labour Government plans a $48 million surplus from the Petroleum or Engine Fuel Monitoring Levy to bolster resilience.
There is no funding for new storage or diesel supplies.

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Story summary

New Zealand's fuel security has come under scrutiny since the Marsden Point Refinery closed in 2022.
The government requires a 21-day diesel stock.
A 28-day target has been delayed and deemed insufficient.
The Labour Government plans a $48 million surplus from the Petroleum or Engine Fuel Monitoring Levy to bolster resilience.
There is no funding for new storage or diesel supplies.