Petrol and jet fuel stocks have risen, while there has been a slight decrease in diesel stocks. The Ministry of Business, Innovation, and Employment's latest fuel stocks update showed that as at 11.59pm on Wednesday evening, there were 61.9 days of petrol, 51.5 days of diesel, and 50.1 days of jet fuel. This is compared to 58.7 days of petrol, 52.2 days of diesel and 46.2 days of jet fuel, in the previous update. MBIE said the update showed national fuel stocks were stable, with sufficient stock levels. The government is giving the latest update on fuel stocks, as the war in the Middle East shows no signs of ending.

Source: Otago Daily Times April 06, 2026 08:03 UTC