Adam PearseDeputy Political Editor·NZ Herald·28 May, 2026 02:22 AM4 mins to readThe Government is setting aside $450 million to address further fuel shocks. File photo / Dean PurcellThe Government is setting aside $450 million to address further fuel shocks. File photo / Dean PurcellAlmost half a billion dollars is being held in reserve by the Government in Budget 26 to address further shocks caused by high fuel prices amid an ongoing and unpredictable conflict in the Middle East.
A total of $450 million has been allocated for the 2026/27 financial year, which
