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	Podcast:		Checkpoint
	Episode:		Government says no need to panic over threats to fuel supply
	Category:		News & Politics
	Duration:		00:04:32
	Publish Date:		2026-03-12 04:19:00
	Description:		Ministers are reassuring Kiwis the country is well-placed to deal with any threat to fuel supply driven by the war in Iran - saying there's no need to panic. The possibility of fuel rationing or even car-less days does remain open - but the government says that is not on the table right now. Petrol and diesel prices have been climbing quickly with the conflict putting a strain on shipping and fuel exports from the Middle East. Deputy political editor Craig McCulloch spoke to Lisa Owen.
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