Anti-poverty advocates are slamming the New Zealand government for excluding beneficiaries from fuel crisis financial support, despite soaring petrol prices hitting low-income households hardest.
The New Zealand Herald reports the decision has drawn fierce criticism. Mate, beneficiaries can least afford fuel price spikes, yet they're excluded from support. The coalition's priorities are showing.
New Zealand is dealing with fuel supply disruptions following the Marsden Point refinery closure. The country now relies entirely on imported refined fuel. The current crisis has sent petrol prices soaring. Beneficiaries spend a larger proportion of income on essentials like fuel and have less financial buffer.
