Government reveals details of fuel crisis rationing plan - and who will be prioritised
The plan details four phases to manage fuel supply risks, including rationing and prioritising emergency services, with current stocks covering over 46 days, officials said.
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Government reveals fuel plan to protect economy amid disruption
The coalition Government is working to ensure there’s enough petrol, diesel and jet fuel in New Zealand to keep the country running. Times file photo PJ Taylor The Government has today released updates to the National Fuel Plan to respond to fuel supply uncertainty driven by the conflict in the Middle East, Finance Minister Nicola Willis and Associate Energy Minister Shane Jones say. “While there is currently no need for fuel restrictions, the p…
Govt reveals fuel crisis rationing plan – and who will be prioritised
Reading Time: 5 minutes RNZ Digital reporters, Russell Palmer of RNZ The government has fleshed out its National Fuel Plan, outlining rationing measures that would be taken if supplies start running dry. Resembling the Covid alert levels, the plan has four ‘phases’. New Zealand is at phase one. Phase 2 would see homes, businesses and the public sector encouraged to conserve fuel. The higher phases are still under consultation. Phase 3 would see …
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