16266 (2026). Debbie Ngarewa-Packer to the Associate Minister for Energy

16266 (2026). Debbie Ngarewa-Packer to the Associate Minister for Energy: Has the Government secured any agreements with fuel suppliers that grant New Zealand priority access to fuel shipments, if so, who?

Hon Shane Jones: Fuel is supplied to New Zealand through commercial arrangements between fuel importers and their suppliers. The Government's role is focused on monitoring supply conditions, coordinating with industry under the National Fuel Plan, and supporting resilience through the minimum stockholding obligations. New Zealand is a member of the International Energy Agency, which acts as “insurance” against disruption to international energy supplies. New Zealand benefits from established trade relationships with key refining economies such as South Korea and Singapore.