Energy Minister Simeon Brown puts heat on electricity companies to cut power costs in line with big falls in forward prices

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Energy Minister Simeon Brown puts heat on electricity companies to cut power costs in line with big falls in forward prices

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New Zealand's Energy Minister Simeon Brown urged electricity companies to reduce power costs in line with steep declines in forward prices, which fell from $179/MWh in February to $116/MWh by July 2027. This reflects shifting energy market dynamics.

2027 forward prices fell from $179/MWh in February to $116/MWh by July.

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