And I do share the visceral fears of Kiwi motorists with regards to petrol supply and the possibility of shortages and restrictions. But let’s step back a bit and look at this crisis in the context of what we have just been through with Covid-19. There is a significant gap in the oil supply chain that could see us struggle to import enough petrol to meet normal demand. There’s some serious planning and risk management the Government needs to be doing right now. Nicola Willis is taking a laissez-faire approach to the crisis, Liam Dann writes.

Source: New Zealand Herald March 21, 2026 17:31 UTC