The Government is calling for public feedback on a draft Fuel Security Plan, aimed at strengthening New Zealand’s fuel resilience in the face of global and domestic disruptions.
Associate Energy Minister Shane Jones says the plan outlines a long-term strategy to ensure New Zealanders have reliable access to fuel.
“As a small and remote island nation that imports nearly all of its liquid fuels, New Zealand is vulnerable to supply chain shocks beyond its borders,” Jones says.
“The Government is seeking to improve our fuel resilience and protect our economic wellbeing so our people and businesses can continue to move, work, and grow. New Zealanders are invited to have their say on the plan.”
The draft plan builds on the findings of the 2025 Fuel Security Study and focuses on four key areas:
- Strengthening resilience against global supply disruptions
- Enhancing domestic fuel infrastructure and emergency preparedness
- Supporting the development of domestic low-carbon fuel alternatives
- Managing fuel security during the transition to new energy technologies
Jones says recent global events have underscored the need to act now to protect critical transport and energy services.
“Our recent decision to boost minimum fuel reserves and improve storage locations is prudent given the current global geopolitical environment.
“Fuel security is not just an energy issue — it’s an issue of economic and national resilience. The consequences of inaction are too great.
“The Fuel Security Plan was a key plank in the New Zealand First–National Coalition Agreement to safeguard our transport and logistics systems and emergency services from any international or domestic disruption.”
Public submissions on the plan are open from July 15 to August 25, 2025, with details available on the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment’s website: www.mbie.govt.nz/have-your-say/draft-fuel-security-plan
