Report calls on Australian govts to manage decline of gas

Gas demand in structural decline, Grattan Institute warns

Image: Jason Bennee/stock.adobe.comAustralia needs a coordinated plan to manage the decline of gas use across the economy, according to a new report from the Grattan Institute.  The report, Out of gas: Managing the decline of gas in Australia, argues that gas demand is expected to fall as households, businesses and industry increasingly electrify, and warns governments must prepare for the transition rather than assume continued growth in gas co…

Report calls on Australian govts to manage decline of gas

A new report is calling on Australia’s governments to take more control of declining gas production and use, to achieve climate targets and protect energy consumers from high prices. The Grattan Institute report, Out of gas: Managing the decline of gas in Australia, warns Australia has tough decisions to make about gas, and it needs to make them quickly. Related article: AEMC finalises rules for customers leaving the gas network “Australian hous…