Increased cost of the fossil fuel has also cut forecasts of how much gas will be needed in Australia’s southern states
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High gas prices and a shift towards running homes and businesses on electricity has helped delay an expected gas shortage in Australia’s southern states until 2028, a government agency says.
A report by the Australian Energy Market Operator (Aemo) said the increased cost of the fossil fuel and trend towards electrification had combined with mild winters to reduce gas use.
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