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Full video: Luxon speaks on fuel crisis at post-Cabinet media conference

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Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is due to speak from 4pm. Source: 1News (Source: Other)

Christopher Luxon has spoken to media about the ongoing fuel crisis at his post-Cabinet news conference this afternoon.

Earlier today it was revealed New Zealand's fuel stock levels have risen, with new data showing 15 tankers were either in local waters or heading for the country as officials continue work to reassure the public over supply.

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