FUELREADY.NZ
Independent household planning tool

Plan for a fuel disruption without panic.

New Zealand relies on imported refined fuels. This tool turns the Government's response phases into a household stress test so you can see what would actually change for your travel.

MBIE status checked 27 April 2026: Phase 1. MBIE says fuel supply is stable and there is no need to change how you buy fuel. Phase 3 and 4 implementation details are still under consultation. Check MBIE

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Your Preparedness Test

Fuel Disruption Preparedness Check

Based on the public Fuel Response Plan 2026 phases and indicative priority bands. Quotas and prices below are modelled stress-test assumptions, not confirmed policy.

Your Vehicles

Tap + to add a vehicle. Tap a vehicle to change its fuel type.

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Add at least one vehicle to continue.

Where You Live

Choose the option that best matches your realistic alternatives if you drive less.

Urban
Good transit access
✓
Suburban
Some transit options
✓
Outer Suburban
Limited bus services
✓
Rural
Car-dependent, no alternatives
✓
Select your location to continue.

Your Commute

How far and how often you drive to work.

15 km one-way
0 km80 km

Days per week

5 days commuting per week

Your Priority Band

The Government is consulting on priority bands for later phases. Pick the closest match.

E
General Consumer
Regular employees, personal use — most New Zealanders
Tap to select
MBIE's indicative bands are still being tested and developed. This tool uses them only to estimate relative exposure if later-phase controls are activated.
Select your priority band to continue.

Non-Commute Driving

How much do you drive for groceries, school runs, errands, and weekend activities?

Essentials only
Occasional groceries
~20 km/week
Family life
School runs, weekends
~60 km/week
Always on the road
Multiple commitments
~120 km/week
Select your usage level.
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Preparedness
Add your vehicle first. The score will follow your actual weekly fuel need.
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Preparedness Score

Key Factors

What You Can Do

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Disclaimer: This is an independent planning model, not government advice. MBIE's page checked on 27 April 2026 states New Zealand is in Phase 1, supply is stable, and there is no need to change normal fuel purchasing. Phase 3 and Phase 4 details are under consultation. Purchase limits, quotas, and higher-price scenarios shown here are hypothetical stress-test assumptions, not confirmed policy.