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Gas companies will be forced to set aside local supply under major Labor shakeup

globalMay 7, 2026
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Gas companies will be forced to set aside local supply under major Labor shakeup
Albanese government announces east coast gas reservation policy, which will require producers to set aside 20% of export volumes

Albanese government announces east coast gas reservation policy, which will require producers to set aside 20% of export volumes

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Gas companies will be forced to set aside 20% of exports for domestic users under a reservation scheme that the industry has condemned as a “heavy-handed intervention” that could undermine Australia’s status as a reliable trading partner.

The federal government announced the final model for the east coast reserve on Thursday, promising “downward pressure” on prices for households and businesses.

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Source: Guardian - World News

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