For the current period of Monday, March 23, 2026 (1:00 PM – 4:00 PM), there is no real-time public "master list" of every empty diesel pump. However, the situation is extremely fluid due to a localized logistics crisis.

As of 4:00 PM, here is the status of diesel availability based on current shortage reports:

1. High-Risk Areas (Outages Reported within 180min)

Stations in these regions are currently experiencing the highest rate of "pump bagging" (diesel unavailable) as they wait for afternoon/evening tanker refills:

• East & South Auckland: Manukau, Otara, and East Tamaki remain the "ground zero" for shortages. Z Manukau and several BP sites in these areas have reported intermittent diesel outages as they prioritize commercial trucking contracts over retail pumps.

• Levin & Kapiti Coast: Local reports indicate that New World and Z stations in Levin have been struggling to maintain diesel levels through the early afternoon.

• Wairoa & Eltham: These rural hubs have seen sporadic outages today due to high demand from livestock transporters.

2. Brands Most Affected

• Gull & Independent Stations: Because these brands often have lower prices, they are being targeted by "panic buyers" and are running dry significantly faster than the majors (Z, BP, Mobil). Many Tasman Fuels sites are currently rationing diesel or are empty.

• Waitomo: Reported "sporadic" shortages across their fuel stop network this afternoon as delivery schedules are reshuffled.

3. Verification Tools (Real-Time)

Because a station can be refilled and then run dry again within a 2-hour window, the following are your most reliable sources right now:

• Gaspy App: Check the "Report Shortage" toggle. If a station icon is grayed out or has a "No Diesel" warning, it was likely updated by a user within the last hour. 

• Z App / BPme App: These apps often show "Pump Unavailable" in real-time if a specific grade (like diesel) is sold out at a site.

• Google Maps "Latest": Look at the "Reviews" or "Updates" for a specific station; local drivers are currently very active in posting "No diesel here" warnings.

Summary of the "Crisis"

The Government (Finance Minister Nicola Willis) confirmed at 1:00 PM today that the country has 45.5 days of diesel in total. The "empty pumps" you see are a delivery issue, not a lack of fuel in the country. Trucks are simply unable to keep up with the 20% spike in panic buying.

For Txt updates when diesel runs out plus also crashes and closed roads, goto www.road.lert.info