'Incredibly volatile' - long road to travel before fuel relief payments stop, says PM
New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon stated that fuel relief payments will continue despite fuel prices dipping below $3, citing market volatility. The government's temporary support policy remains in place until prices stay low for four consecutive weeks.
Why it matters
The decision reflects the government's cautious approach to managing cost-of-living pressures amid unpredictable global energy markets.
The prime minister says there is a long way to go before fuel relief payments will stop, as fuel prices finally drop below the $3 mark for the first time since March.
The article balances the government's perspective with opposition criticism from Chris Hipkins.
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