Consumers should be able to expect prompt action on such a significant area of personal expenditure, and taking such action is still a priority for this Government. Even during lockdown, consumers expressed strong concern about price drops in international fuel markets not flowing through to New Zealand retail fuel prices. We appreciate that there has been significant disruption to the fuel industry as a result of the COVID-19 response. However, as the country recovers, we expect the problems identified by the commission to persist, and we believe that intervention to stimulate competition remains appropriate.