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The Ministry of Transport is playing a key role in the evolving fuel response situation resulting from the Middle East conflict.
New Zealand is in Phase 1 – Watchful. This means there are no travel restrictions currently, all travel continues as normal.
The Government has released the Fuel Response Plan 2026 (Beehive website) to respond to fuel supply uncertainty driven by the conflict in the Middle East.
The plan outlines four clear phases that respond proportionately to the risks to New Zealand’s fuel security. These phases are assessed separately for petrol, diesel and jet fuel to reflect their different functions and challenges.
At each phase is a set of measures that would be taken in response to escalating risks to New Zealand’s fuel security.
The Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment (MBIE) is the lead agency for the fuel response.
We encourage you to check MBIE’s website and official Government channels, such as www.beehive.govt.nz for updates.
You can also visit the Energy Efficiency Conservation Authority (ECCA) website for fuel saving tips.
We have developed a dashboard (Gitlab website) showing a summary of travel demand across our transport network as well as fuel supply and prices. This dashboard is updated regularly. Learn more about the dashboard data.
Fuel response framework
Beehive website: Fuel plan to protect economy amid disruption – 27 March 2026
Latest information on the fuel security situation for New Zealand
MBIE website: Middle East conflict and New Zealand's fuel stocks
Beehive website: Government's Fuel Responses Plan Q&A – 27 March 2026
Last updated: 7 April 2026