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Improving our diesel resilience

The Government seeks your feedback on options for increasing New Zealand’s diesel reserves.

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This is the web version of the discussion document 'Improving our diesel resilience'.

The submission form template, details for how to submit, a PDF version of the discussion document and other relevant documents are available on the following page:

Have your say: Options for improving our diesel resilience

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Minister’s foreword

Fuel security is a priority for this Government.

Executive summary

For the foreseeable future, diesel will continue to be our most strategically important engine fuel.

Introduction

A secure fuel supply is critical to our economy and way of life.

Status quo

On a day-to-day basis, New Zealand’s diesel supply is resilient.

Problem definition

There is little commercial incentive for fuel companies to invest in infrastructure to increase their diesel stockholding levels, especially beyond the 21 days’ cover they will be obligated to hold from 1 January 2025.

Objectives

Increasing diesel reserves is one way of mitigating fuel supply disruption risks.

Options to improve New Zealand’s diesel resilience

We have identified 3 options to increase New Zealand’s diesel reserves to 28 days’ cover.

Implementation and evaluation

Increasing our diesel reserves would require investment into additional storage.

Questions for consultation

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