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Govt promises no levy on power bills for LNG

Energy Minister Simeon Brown says details of funding new LNG import terminal are still being worked through as two providers asked to pitch for the contract.

Energy Minister Simeon Brown.

NBR Staff Tue, 09 Jun 2026
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The Government has insisted households will not pay for a new LNG import facility through a levy on their power bills, although how it will be funded remains uncertain.

In a press release issued this morning Energy Minister Simeon Brown said two providers had been asked to pitch for the LNG

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