After the Houthis of Yemen blew up Saudi Arabia’s east-west pipeline and attacked energy facilities and distribution stations in Saudi port cities like Jeddah and Yanbu, as well as facilities in Jazan, the flow of oil from the region has been severely affected.
New Zealand’s diesel stocks sit at approximately 21.86 days of on-land inventory (and about 18.07 days confirmed total cover), with overall supply remaining stable within normal operational ranges according to the FuelClock.nz — NZ Fuel Security & Fiscal Dashboard.
- New Zealand consumes roughly 10.70 million liters of diesel per day. [1]
- Importers report smooth operations and forward orders extending across the next three months, though safety margins remain pressured due to international factors. [1, 2]
- A government-backed strategic diesel reserve managed via Z Energy is stored at Marsden Point and remains separate from regular commercial stockholding calculations. [1, 2]
- Retail diesel averages around $NZ 2.89 per liter nationally. [1]