Energy market

Stay ahead with energy price trends, policy updates, and market movements.

April 17, 2026

Energy replay Q1 2026

Australian energy businesses caught a break in Q1 2026 and then the market reminded everyone why complacency costs. Futures prices fell to two-year lows across NSW and QLD through January and February, before a Middle East conflict shock sent prices sharply higher in March. Every state told a different story. Here's what happened, what drove it, and what it means for your energy costs going forward.

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Energy market

April 3, 2023

What you need to know about the DMO and VDO drafts

You might have heard about the DMO and VDO drafts, which were released on 15 March 2023. But what are they, and what do they mean for your business?

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Energy market

January 28, 2023

When will Australia’s energy prices go back down?

In 2022, expectations around the cost of energy have become gloomy for Australian businesses, with energy rates reaching unprecedented highs across the country. But is this bleak forecast set to hold, or can businesses expect a brighter outlook?

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Energy market

January 28, 2023

The outlook for energy – are prices expected to go up or down?

Energy wholesale costs, renewable energy policy, and annual networks and default offer repricing are three big influences in energy costs today. Find out if they’re set to make your energy bills higher or lower – and what the outlook is for the next 12 months.

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Energy market

January 28, 2023

3 major influences on the national energy market

Atlassian founder and tech billionaire Mike Cannon-Brookes hit the headlines last month for his surprise $8bn bid to take over AGL Energy, while Origin Energy announced plans to close its coal-powered plant seven years early. All of this plays out against growing conflict in Russia as its invasion of Ukraine continues; what impact will the conflict have on global economy and energy markets?

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