12210 (2026). Hon Jo Luxton to the Associate Minister for Energy

Written Question

Published date: 24 Apr 2026

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Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	12210 (2026)
Question asked:	31 Mar 2026
Member asking:	Hon Jo Luxton
Portfolio:	Associate Minister for Energy
Minister replying:	Hon Shane Jones
Answer received:	20 Apr 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_12210_2026
Document guid:	360fab58-bad7-44df-bea8-0f499c634c33

12210 (2026). Hon Jo Luxton to the Associate Minister for Energy: How will he ensure that East Coast communities receive equitable access to fuel compared to other regions, during the fuel crisis?

Hon Shane Jones: Equitable access to fuel across regions, including the East Coast, is managed through the Fuel Response Plan. Distribution decisions are informed by supply availability, regional needs, and the requirement to maintain fuel access for essential services and communities, noting that fuel allocation and delivery are operational matters for commercial suppliers.