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Poppy Johnston

'Wake-up call': watchdog reignites gas supply warning

The competition watchdog predicts Australia may suffer domestic gas shortfalls after three years. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

Gas shortfalls in eastern states are expected a year earlier than the competition watchdog predicted a few months ago, with new supplies needed to avoid coming up short.

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission's gas report released on Friday said gas needs would be met for the next three years but the expected timeline for shortages was brought forward to 2027.

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