Ardern says the invasion of Ukraine has unleashed a "global energy crisis", with all three fuel types rising for the highest amount on record. Prices have increased 13 percent in the past month. "We are in a wicked perfect storm and it's a storm that's impacting many people's lives." She says the impact of Russia's war on Ukraine is expected to mean "continued volatility" for fuel prices. Ardern says Labour has reduced cost pressures on New Zealand families since day one of taking office. She says what is happening now warrants a specific response. She listed the changes expected from the last Budget's Families ... (full story)