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Overview
The Consumers, Costs and Fairness – Future Gas Availability study (originally called the Gas Industry Roadmap) will explore the role of gas in New Zealand, the importance of gas to the broader economy, and the contribution of different types of gas (indigenous, biogas, hydrogen and LPG) to the energy mix.
Building on the 2026 Gas Supply and Demand study, this work will deepen our understanding of gas consumers, and the vulnerability different industries have to changes in gas supply, as well as the potential economic impacts of these changes. It will also explore the effects (both positive and negative) of potential market interventions but will not be proposing any market changes. The study will be informed through consumer sector workshops and multiple gas user interviews to improve the understanding of the types of business using gas by consumer group, their ability to manage within the energy market settings, and their economic contribution to New Zealand. Scenario analysis will be used to identify how different approaches impact particular consumer segments and the wider implications for New Zealand. The study findings will inform conversations and approaches with energy market policy makers and regulators.
We expect the study to be finalised by September 2026.