13970 (2026). Hon Dr Megan Woods to the Associate Minister for Energy

Written Question

Published date: 06 May 2026

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Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	13970 (2026)
Question asked:	13 Apr 2026
Member asking:	Hon Dr Megan Woods
Portfolio:	Associate Minister for Energy
Minister replying:	Hon Shane Jones
Answer received:	30 Apr 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_13970_2026
Document guid:	28d6c254-4e40-4262-a74a-ff15e732e10b

13970 (2026). Hon Dr Megan Woods to the Associate Minister for Energy: When was work on Phases 3 and 4 of the Fuel Response Plan commenced, and why were these phases not finalised before the February 2026 conflict began?

Hon Shane Jones: New Zealand has a National Fuel Plan 2024 to guide the response to major fuel disruptions. The Fuel Response Plan 2026 is designed to give effect to that framework in the context of global shipping disruption following the current conflict in the Middle East. Work on the Fuel Response Plan 2026 commenced on 27 February 2026. Government has committed to consulting with the fuel industry and fuel users ahead of finalising Phase 3 and 4 of the Fuel Response Plan, recognising that an industry-led approach will be central to managing any supply challenges.