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Monthly updates on Australian wholesale energy prices and policy, and what they mean for your business.

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Energy Market Update: September 2026

August looked cheap and the gas headlines look scary. Neither number is the one your business will pay. What actually moved in August, and what it means if you have a renewal coming up.

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ZEN Energy is in administration. Here's what it means for your business

ZEN Energy Retail has entered administration and affected customers have been moved to a new retailer. Your supply is safe, but the default arrangement may not be your best deal. Here is what happened and what to do next.

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High-voltage transmission towers at dusk across the Australian NEM electricity grid

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Energy Market Update: May 2026

Electricity futures eased across every NEM region in April, but with the LNG netback reset and winter near, the pressure hasn't lifted.

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Australian electricity transmission towers at sunset with a volatile market backdrop

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Energy Market Update: April 2026

Electricity futures spiked across the NEM as coal prices surged and Qatar declared LNG force majeure. Here's what it means for your contracts.

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Energy Market Update March 2026

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Energy Market Update: March 2026

Electricity futures rose across most National Electricity Market (NEM) states between early February and early March, while east coast gas markets continued to soften following relatively mild summer demand conditions.

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Line chart of NEM electricity and gas futures easing across Australia in January 2026

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Energy Market Update: January 2026

Electricity and gas markets eased across much of Australia in January and into February, with futures prices declining in all National Electricity Market (NEM) states and gas prices continuing their downward trend after a relatively balanced summer period.

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Energy Market Update December 2025

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Energy Market Update: December 2025

December brought further easing across wholesale electricity and gas markets, with softer NEM futures and lower gas prices heading into summer.

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Energy Market Update November 2025

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Energy Market Update: November 2025

Our November 2025 energy market update covers falling futures, stable gas prices and record renewables shaping 2026 strategy.

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Bar chart of Australian NEM electricity and gas prices for October 2025

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Energy Market Update: October 2025

Our October 2025 energy market update covers electricity futures, gas pricing and renewable trends to support your energy planning.

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Line chart of Australian electricity futures across NEM regions for September 2025

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Energy Market Update: September 2025

Our September 2025 energy market update covers electricity futures, gas prices and renewable trends to guide your procurement decisions.

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Electricity pylons and price charts representing the Australian energy market

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Energy Market Update: August 2025

Our August 2025 wrap covers electricity futures, gas and LNG netback moves shaping procurement across Australia and New Zealand.

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Electricity transmission network at dusk across regional Australia

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Energy Market Update: July 2025

July brought steadier electricity futures, softer LGCs and shifting supply dynamics. See what the latest market moves mean for your business.

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Wind turbines on an Australian ridgeline under a cloudy winter sky

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Energy Market Update: June 2025

Record-low wind output met cold-snap demand in June, lifting prices across key states. What the volatility means for large energy users.

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