Price for fuel response support
MBIE publishes the previous week’s average board price for regular 91 petrol on Wednesday afternoons. This is the price government uses to inform the continuation of temporary fuel response support.
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Offshore Renewable Energy Act 2026
The Offshore Renewable Energy Act 2026 came into effect in July 2026 and supports the development of offshore renewable energy projects, such as offshore wind farms.
Strengthening New Zealand’s dry-year regulatory framework
As part of action 2.5 of the Energy Package announced in October 2025, the Government is strengthening the regulatory framework for managing dry-year risk in New Zealand’s electricity system. The strengthened framework will clarify roles, provide more timely information, improve tools and ensure enduring incentives for participants to respond to evolving dry-year risk.
Gas statistics
On this page you can find data tables for gas production, transformation and consumption in New Zealand, as well as links to further information on gas.
Prohibition on PEN switching restored
The Government has restored the prohibition on Protective Earth and Neutral (PEN) switching while further analysis and an independent expert review are carried out.
Consultation on options to improve the efficiency of electricity distribution businesses
MBIE is seeking feedback on options to improve the efficiency of electricity distribution businesses and how they can better support New Zealand's future electricity needs.
Community Renewable Energy Fund
This fund supports the government’s effort to build energy resilience in communities.
Industrial energy and process heat
Guidance, financial support and resources to help businesses make informed industrial energy and process heat investments.
Impacts of the 2026 Middle East conflict on weekly fuel monitoring
The 2026 Middle East conflict has led to increased volatility in fuel importer costs and margins. Compared with previous global oil market shocks, the changes observed have been larger, faster and more uneven across fuel types.
Strong renewable generation reduces reliance on coal and gas
The latest Energy Quarterly data release from the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) shows renewable sources generated 92% of New Zealand's electricity in the June 2026 quarter.