Ministerial group to oversee fuel security
12 Mar 2026
The Government’s newly established Ministerial Economic Security and Supply Chains Group met for the first time last night to discuss New Zealand’s situation and potential next steps on fuel security in response to the Middle East conflict.
The group of senior ministers has been convened to provide strategic oversight and co-ordinated leadership to agencies to ensure a quick and effective response to any potential disruptions to petrol, diesel, and jet fuel supplies, as well as other key supply chains.
The meeting brought together ministers responsible for energy, transport, trade, economic security and internal affairs, as well as well as agency chief executives.