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New Zealand Diesel Stocks Plummet Below Three Weeks' Supply

4/15/2026

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New Zealand Diesel Shortage

New Zealand's diesel stocks have fallen below three weeks' supply after a shipment was delayed by congestion in Singapore.
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) says export closures push ships through Singapore, causing delays.
Stock levels are 20.8 days diesel, 25.3 days petrol, and 21.3 days jet fuel.
Including fuel on ships en route, diesel totals 45.4 days and petrol totals 56.3 days.

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Ireland Protests Fuel Costs

Protests over rising fuel costs in Ireland intensified and created blockades at key infrastructure points amid fuel shortages that have left about 600 of 1,500 filling stations dry.
Taoiseach Micheál Martin (Ireland's prime minister) announced the postponement of the Carbon Tax increase and a fuel subsidy package amid ongoing demonstrations.
Despite the measures, protests continued, and Sinn Féin plans a no-confidence motion against the government.
Gardaí cleared blockades at locations including O'Connell Street and Galway docks using enhanced enforcement tactics.
The government aims to restore fuel supply within ten days.

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New Zealand Diesel Shortage

New Zealand's diesel stocks have fallen below three weeks' supply after a shipment was delayed by congestion in Singapore.
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) says export closures push ships through Singapore, causing delays.
Stock levels are 20.8 days diesel, 25.3 days petrol, and 21.3 days jet fuel.
Including fuel on ships en route, diesel totals 45.4 days and petrol totals 56.3 days.

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