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New Zealands National Fuel Plan: Urgent Call for Phase Three Priority List

The New Zealand government is currently at phase one of the National Fuel Plan, which outlines rationing steps if fuel supplies become scarce. The plan has four phases, similar to Covid alert levels. Finance Minister Nicola Willis initiated industry discussions five weeks ago to determine priority fuel recipients in tighter times, but the list has yet to be released.

Regional Development Minister Shane Jones recently stated that officials are finalizing the plan but are not rushing, with a timeline expected later. Phase two focuses on fuel conservation for homes, businesses, and public sectors. Phase three targets life-saving services, and phase four implements strict distribution controls.

Nathan Surendren, an energy security expert from the Wise Response Society, is advocating for the immediate release of the phase three priority list to enable better planning, particularly with stable fuel supplies potentially changing soon. Surendren criticizes the delay as foot-dragging beyond a self-imposed two-week deadline.

Williss office has received nearly two thousand submissions from businesses, which will be incorporated into the plan. No release date has been announced, but the government is prepared to advance to the next phase if necessary. Fuel supplies are currently stable, with orders secured through mid-June, making this a critical time to monitor developments as discussions progress and plans solidify.

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