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New Zealand is considering using options it holds with the International Energy Agency as an insurance policy against any future squeeze on fuel supplies. New Zealand holds options, or tickets, with the IEA for crude or refined product that it doesn’t need, and the proposal may see those swapped for the gasoline, diesel or jet fuel it does need, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said Monday in Well...
New Zealand is considering using options it holds with the International Energy Agency as an insurance policy against any future squeeze on fuel supplies. New Zealand holds options, or tickets, with the IEA for crude or refined product that it doesn’t need, and the proposal may see those swapped for the gasoline, diesel or jet fuel it does need, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said Monday in Wellington. The strategy may ensure the nation has additional supply the end of June, he said. Luxon and his ministers have been working with fuel importers to ensure sufficient supply while also developing a response plan for when stocks get dangerously low. The government wants to avoid drastic measures that would hit the productive sector and stall economic growth. It has been considering options to secure additional fuel supplies beyond existing minimum supply obligations. “We want maximum optionality should this situation deteriorate in two month’s time,” said Luxon. “What we’re doing here is making sure that we can source any alternative sources of supply that are incremental to what the fuel importers already have on their orders.” Read more: New Zealand Diesel Price Surge Hits Excavation, Demolition Costs The nation had 55 days of diesel, 59 days of gasoline and 50 days of jet fuel either in the country or on the water as at March 25, it said earlier today. Finance Minister Nicola Willis , speaking with Luxon, said the government has already been approached by third parties with unsolicited proposals to increase supply, and is now urgently progressing commercial assessment of those proposals. “The proposals would involve the government working with parties to get additional supplies from offshore — an insurance policy, if you will,” she said. One specific proposal is to swap IEA tickets for product suitable for New Zealand’s needs, she said. “What we are now doing is assessing that proposal to see that it’s commercially a good deal for the New Zealand taxpayer, and also...
manassanant pamai/iStock via Getty Images The Bank of Japan left its key short-term rate unchanged at 0.75% at its March 2026 meeting, keeping borrowing costs at their highest since September 1995. The Bank of Japan (BoJ) signaled that further interest rate hikes remain “appropriate” as the central bank prepares to gradually reduce its long-standing monetary accommodation. According to the March S...
manassanant pamai/iStock via Getty Images The Bank of Japan left its key short-term rate unchanged at 0.75% at its March 2026 meeting, keeping borrowing costs at their highest since September 1995. The Bank of Japan (BoJ) signaled that further interest rate hikes remain “appropriate” as the central bank prepares to gradually reduce its long-standing monetary accommodation. According to the March Summary of Opinions, policymakers are ready to adjust policy without delay if economic activity and price trends align with the current outlook. While geopolitical uncertainty in the Middle East prompted a recent pause, the board emphasized that domestic financial conditions remain loose and that investment pullbacks are largely driven by labor shortages rather than higher borrowing costs. Future tightening will depend on wages, inflation, financial conditions, and geopolitical risks. Policymakers will evaluate ongoing accommodative conditions, wage gains, and initial price hikes while managing inflation to stay below 2%. The Nikkei 225 Index plunged about 5% to below 50,600 on Monday, falling to its lowest level this year. The Japanese yen appreciated past 160 per dollar on Monday, reversing losses from earlier in the session. Separately, Vice Finance Minister for International Affairs Atsushi Mimura stated that there is increasing worry about rising speculative activities in both the crude oil futures market and the foreign exchange market. He mentioned that the government would act decisively if needed, following the yen's decline past 160 per dollar. More on Japan economy: EWJ: Why Japan Is At Risk From Surging LNG And Oil Prices EWJ: Buying An Oversold Japan How Using Moving Averages To Make Allocation Changes Can Improve Risk Adjusted Returns Asia markets wobble as Trump delays Iran energy strikes; Tehran rejects 'one-sided' truce OECD lifts G20 inflation outlook as rising energy prices impact global markets
First of a six-part series from the creator of Mum and Him & Her dealing with pregnancy loss. Plus: the final part of Norma Percy’s gripping Clash of the Superpowers. Here’s what to watch this evening 9pm, BBC One In Stefan Golaszewski’s new six-part drama, Siobhán Cullen (The Dry) and Paapa Essiedu (The Capture) are achingly convincing as Lisa and Stephen, an ordinary London couple in their 30s t...
First of a six-part series from the creator of Mum and Him & Her dealing with pregnancy loss. Plus: the final part of Norma Percy’s gripping Clash of the Superpowers. Here’s what to watch this evening 9pm, BBC One In Stefan Golaszewski’s new six-part drama, Siobhán Cullen (The Dry) and Paapa Essiedu (The Capture) are achingly convincing as Lisa and Stephen, an ordinary London couple in their 30s trying to have a baby. The pair navigate the rollercoaster of pregnancy, loss and grief more than once, as they continue to get through life’s mundanities and special little moments. Meanwhile, Charlotte Riley and Jack Bannon play Amanda and Dave, a seemingly oddball new couple who Lisa and Stephen catch up with over dinner. But as the series plays out, and there are more surprise pregnancies and revelations, these friendships are tested. Hollie Richardson Continue reading...
Toyota Motor ( TM ) reported a slight drop in February sales, weighed down by stiff EV competition in China and weak demand in Japan, with the figures not yet reflecting the impact of the Iran conflict that began at month-end. Global sales in February - including those of subsidiaries Daihatsu Motor Co. and Hino Motors Ltd. - fell 2.3% from last year to 806,905 units, the company said Monday. Toyo...
Toyota Motor ( TM ) reported a slight drop in February sales, weighed down by stiff EV competition in China and weak demand in Japan, with the figures not yet reflecting the impact of the Iran conflict that began at month-end. Global sales in February - including those of subsidiaries Daihatsu Motor Co. and Hino Motors Ltd. - fell 2.3% from last year to 806,905 units, the company said Monday. Toyota and Lexus brand sales fell 13.9% in China, while production there shrank 11.5%, mainly because of the timing of this year’s Lunar New Year holiday. "Sales declined year-on-year amid an increasingly competitive market environment, as well as a reduction in operating days due to the difference in timing of the Lunar New Year compared with last year," the company said in a statement. More on Toyota Motor Toyota's Abrupt CEO Switch Signals Big Spending To Keep Up With AI And Chinese Rivals Toyota Motor: Confirmation Of A Long-Term Defensive Investment After Q3 Results Toyota Motor Corporation (TM) Discusses Executive Leadership Transition and Organizational Restructuring Transcript Solid-state battery breakthrough claims spark skepticism across auto industry Toyota investing $1B in Kentucky, Indiana plants