Empowering Retail: Global conflict and fuel costs

About this episode

The episode discusses the implications of global conflicts on fuel supply and prices in New Zealand.

With global tensions pushing fuel back into the headlines, we’re joined by Simon Parham from Waitomo to unpack what the Iran, US and Israel conflict means for fuel supply and prices here in Aotearoa New Zealand. Retail NZ is the peak body for New Zealand retailers. We’re here to make sure the voice of retailers is heard and help make running a business easier. As a member, you’ll have UNLIMITED access to our Advice Service, resources to save you time and money, plus financial savings with our...

People in this episode

Host: Retail NZ

Guest: Simon Parham

Topics covered

• fuel supply
• global conflict
• retail industry
• price impact
• New Zealand economy

Keywords

• fuel costs
• global tensions
• retail
• Iran conflict
• US
• Israel
• Aotearoa

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Waitomo, Retail NZ

Places: Iran, US, Israel, Aotearoa New Zealand

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