Businesses could be forced to close and households could be left without enough gas next year unless the big three exporters keep some of their uncontracted liquefied natural gas for the domestic market, the competition watchdog has warned.
In its gas inquiry 2017-2025 interim report released on Monday, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) said the east coast gas market is facing a gas shortfall of 56 petajoules in 2023.
