NSW considering ‘all options’ to keep power bills down as coal cap end date looms

Coal industry could face further intervention as Minns government begins consultation on expiry of price controls

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Coal companies in New South Wales could face further intervention as the state government looks for ways to curb rising power bills when temporary price caps and other controls run out.

The Minns government has not ruled out extending the cap on the wholesale price of coal beyond its current expiry date of 1 July 2024 and says all options are on the table as it begins consulting with the industry.

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