Fuel & Energy
Diesel, fuel supply, prices and the energy that powers the fleet.

Taxpayers’ Union challenges MBIE over fuel data transparency
The New Zealand Taxpayers’ Union has written to Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) chief executive Nic Blakeley seeking answers over what it says is a lack of transparency around fuel…

Fleet, tech and e-mobility conference kicks off in Auckland
The Fleet, Tech & e-Mobility Conference & Expo 2026 gets under way today at The Cloud in Auckland, bringing together fleet operators, automotive industry leaders and…

Govt deal confirmed for additional diesel storage at Marsden Point
Channel Infrastructure has confirmed contractual details with the Government to provide significant additional diesel storage capacity at its Marsden Point Energy Precinct. The Government has contracted 93…

Watch: Geelong refinery fire, emergency crews respond
Fire Rescue Victoria says a fire at the Viva Energy refinery in Corio, near Geelong, is “not yet under control” after breaking out late on April 15, prompting a major emergency response.

Z Energy says fuel supply secure despite cyclone disruption and price volatility
Z Energy says fuel supply into New Zealand remains secure despite recent delivery disruptions caused by Cyclone Vaianu and ongoing global price volatility linked to conflict in…

Asian crude flows offer reassurance for NZ fuel supply – Seymour
ACT leader and Deputy Prime Minister David Seymour says new data tracking crude oil shipments to Asian refineries supplying New Zealand provides the “best intel yet” that fuel…

Fuel stocks ease again but supply remains stable, MBIE says
New Zealand’s fuel stocks have fallen for a second consecutive update but remain within normal levels, according to the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment. Data collected…

Channel Infrastructure reports steady fuel throughput
Marsden Point fuel import operator Channel Infrastructure has reported stable fuel throughput for the first quarter of 2026 despite global volatility driven by the Iran conflict, which…

Fuel stocks ease slightly but remain within normal levels, MBIE says
New Zealand’s fuel supply remains stable, despite a slight drop in stock levels across petrol, diesel and jet fuel in the latest update from the Ministry of…

Watch: Seminar examines fuel price pressures, global markets
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VSZqIPXBGt0 Rising fuel prices and concerns over a potential global oil shortage were the focus of a seminar hosted by Transporting New Zealand in Wellington on…