Regulatory ideas to respond to the fuel supply situation

Overview

Many New Zealanders are feeling the impact of rapidly changing fuel prices and concerns about supply. The recent Middle East conflict has disrupted global oil markets, and New Zealand’s reliance on imported refined fuel can increase our exposure to price shocks and supply constraints.

Share your ideas: This form is for collecting your regulatory ideas for how to respond to the fuel supply situation, if needed for future decision making. Regulatory ideas include: 

• Removing a regulation / law
• Changing a regulation / law
• Adding a regulation / law. 

You could consider: 

• Regulations / laws that affect fuel security
• Regulations / laws that could affect continuity of essential services
• Regulations / laws that could strengthen resilience over time.

To reassure you, we are currently at Phase 1 of the Fuel Response Plan (Watchful), and we are collecting this information to be prepared for potential future decision making. 

What to expect 

The form usually takes 5 - 10 minutes to complete, depending on how much detail you choose to provide.

This form will initally be open for one week.