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EA refuses release of Genesis and Meridian price data

In an OIA response, regulator says information was provided 'in confidence', but Contact and Mercury happy with disclosure.

The regulator asked the big four gentailers for data on their price increases ahead of winter.

Tim Hunter Thu, 11 Jun 2026
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Details of retail price increases by Genesis and Meridian ahead of winter are being kept secret by the Electricity Authority because it could “prejudice the future supply of voluntary information for these retailers”.

NBR sought the price information held by the EA after it said on April 28

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Tim Hunter Thu, 11 Jun 2026
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