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Tim Dornin

SA inquiry to scrutinise power pricing

The SA government wants to better protect consumers against a predicted surge in energy prices. (Brendan Esposito/AAP PHOTOS) (AAP)

The South Australian government has set up an inquiry into gas and electricity pricing amid concerns some companies are exploiting market conditions to make sustained high profits.

The Essential Services Commission of South Australia will look into the potential or practice of retailers, generators and any other parties in the electricity or gas industries making sustained super returns at the expense of consumers.

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