Fuel stocks update
Published: 01 April 2026
MBIE publishes the latest information on current fuel stocks every Monday and Wednesday afternoon. Fuel supply remains within normal levels.
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Current fuel stock
Current fuel stock as at 11:59PM Sunday 29 March (as days' cover).
| Stock | Number of ships | Petrol | Diesel | Jet fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-country | 29.3 | 21.6 | 22.1 | |
| On water within EEZ (up to 2 days away) | 6 | 4.3 | 8.4 | 11.4 |
| On water outside EEZ (up to 3 weeks away) | 10 | 25.1 | 22.2 | 12.6 |
| Total NZ stock* | 58.7 | 52.2 | 46.2 |
*Totals may not sum due to rounding.
The latest update shows national fuel stocks remain stable with sufficient stock levels across petrol, diesel and jet fuel. There is a slight decrease in stock across all 3 fuel types since the last update on 30 March, but movements remain within expectations and show normal patterns. Overall, New Zealand has 58.7 days of petrol available, 52.2 days of diesel and 46.2 days of jet fuel. This data was collected by fuel companies at 11.59pm Sunday 29 March.
This compares with 59.3 days’ petrol, 54.5 days’ diesel and 50.4 days’ jet fuel in the previous update.
Previous fuel stock
Previously reported fuel stock as at 11:59PM Wednesday 25 March (as days' cover). This data was published 30 March.
| Stock | Number of ships | Petrol | Diesel | Jet fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-country | 27.9 | 21.7 | 25.3 | |
| On water within EEZ (up to 2 days away) | 5 | 12.5 | 6.1 | 2.0 |
| On water outside EEZ (up to 3 weeks away) | 10 | 18.9 | 26.7 | 23.1 |
| Total NZ stock* | 59.3 | 54.5 | 50.4 |
*Totals may not sum due to rounding.
Information about this data
MBIE receives twice-weekly updates from fuel importers. This data is cross-checked against shipping information and aggregated to protect commercial confidentiality.
The Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ)
The Exclusive Economic Zone is a boundary that extends 200 nautical miles (370.4 km) off the coast.
On water within EEZ
Fuel is being unloaded from ships, on board ships at berth but not yet unloading, or on ships moving between ports or entering the EEZ from international waters.
On water outside EEZ
Fuel on ships that have left their port of origin but not yet entered New Zealand waters.
On water within EEZ and On water were combined in previous reporting as On water.
New Zealand is continuing to closely monitor the impacts of the conflict in the Middle East on global fuel markets. While this is a fast-moving situation internationally, fuel supply into New Zealand remains stable, and onshore and incoming stocks are sufficient. There is currently no need for New Zealanders to change how they buy fuel.
It is important to remember that fuel supply is inherently dynamic, with stock levels fluctuating week‑to‑week as fuel is consumed and new shipments arrive. Changes in stock levels reflect normal patterns rather than supply disruption.
Fuel importers manage their imports in line with demand and minimum stockholding obligations. Fuel companies are providing immediate updates to officials, and there have been no reports of material issues with future shipments.
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