8 Dec 2022

Martime Unions on Z Energy fuel debacle

From Morning Report, 6:43 am on 8 December 2022

Maritime Unions say Z Energy's jet fuel debacle has exposed a predictable weakness in New Zealand's fuel supply. 

Airlines are being forced to ration their fuel allowances at Auckland Airport, after a contaminated shipment of aviation fuel was rejected on arrival.

The Unions say since the Marsden Point refinery closed in April it has only taken a few months for the wheels to come off the new import system. 

Maritime Union of New Zealand National Secretary Craig Harrison spoke to Māni Dunlop.
 

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