The Western Australian Government regulates the maximum amount that natural gas retailers can charge for components of residential gas prices, such as the daily supply charge and gas usage tariffs.
The regulated prices apply to certain small use customers (those who consume less than one terajoule per year) serviced by gas distribution systems in the:
Mid West/South West;
Kalgoorlie-Boulder;
Albany;
Geraldton and surrounding areas;
Carnamah; and
Perth metropolitan area extending north to Gingin and south to Busselton supply areas.
The Energy Coordination (Gas Tariffs) Regulations 2000 explain the regulated maximum price retailers can charge small use customers in these areas. The maximum price applies for supply under a standard form contract and retailers may offer other pricing arrangements under market (or non-standard) contracts.
Regulated maximum prices do not apply to the reticulated LPG systems in Margaret River, Leinster and Esperance, or to bottled gas.
Gas retailers that supply large users are not bound by the regulated maximum prices for supply to those customers.
Gas retailers may charge fees additional to the regulated maximum prices. The Government does not regulate these additional charges.
Choice of retailer
Show moreSmall use customers can choose to buy natural gas from any licensed gas retailer. These retailers cannot charge above the regulated price cap when offering to supply small use customers under a standard form contract, but can offer lower prices through non-standard form contracts.
Further information is available in the Economic Regulation Authority’s guide:
Residential pricing
Show moreAll standard contract maximum prices are current as of 1 July 2026.
| 2026-27 | |
|---|---|
| Supply charge - cents per day | 27.61 |
| First 12 units/day - cents per unit | 19.06 |
| Over 12 units/day - cents per unit | 17.20 |
| 2026-27 | |
|---|---|
| Supply charge - cents per day | 62.12 |
| Energy charge - cents per unit | 17.73 |
| 2026-27 | |
|---|---|
| Supply charge - cents per day | 29.80 |
| Extra dwellings - cents per day | 14.90 |
| Energy charge - cents per unit | 21.68 |
A unit of gas is 3.6 Megajoules, equivalent to 1 kilowatt hour of electricity.
Note: Gas consumers may be subject to additional connection and distribution charges. Please contact your retailer for further information on these charges.
The Economic Regulation Authority is the independent regulator responsible for regulating holders of electricity, gas and water licences in Western Australia.
Energy Policy WA provides the Minister for Energy advice on energy policy, including setting the regulated maximum price that retailers can charge small use customers.
Who do I contact if I have an issue with my gas supply?
Show moreYou should first reach out to your gas retailer if you have a problem or complaint.
If that hasn’t resolved the issue, the Energy and Water Ombudsman WA is an independent body that can help you resolve the issue with your retailer.
The Ombudsman can assist with issues such as:
- Billing or metering concerns;
- Customer service issues;
- Issues with getting a connection;
- Any damage to land or property by your retailer; and
- Lack of notification of price changes
If you feel your retailer is charging above the regulated tariff, contact the Energy and Water Ombudsman.
For a full list of what the Ombudsman can assist you with visit What We Can And Can't Help With
The Economic Regulation Authority is the independent regulator responsible for regulating holders of electricity, gas and water licences in Western Australia.
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