Deep south keeps calm and carries on throughout fuel crisis (opens original article in a new tab)

The deep south of New Zealand maintained calm during a fuel crisis caused by Middle East tensions, with service stations managing supply issues and customers generally cooperating.

• Jonathan Usher oversees 14 service stations and performs magic in Cromwell, Central Otago.
• Fuel supply challenges occurred due to global market volatility and panic buying, but communities remained cooperative.
• Z Energy's service stations maintained operations with security measures and community donations despite supply constraints.