Falling gas network charges are delivering savings to Australian customers and benefits for the environment.    

The Energy Networks Association has welcomed lower gas network charges being passed on by gas network companies despite difficult market conditions.

ENA Chief Executive Officer, John Bradley, pointed to the latest round of gas network decisions and regulatory proposals that highlight a bright future for natural gas in Australia.

“While there is a lot of talk about higher wholesale gas prices, Australia’s 4.5 million gas users are benefiting from much lower network charges, which are a larger portion of the retail bill due to the costs associated with supporting 88,000 kilomentres of pipeline and 4.5 million connections,” Mr Bradley said.