How gas is priced in the ACT
Gas in the ACT runs on the Evoenergy network, which also supplies Queanbeyan across the border. Retailers set their own prices. Since 8 December 2023, new gas network connections have not been allowed in most of the ACT, and the ACT Government plans to phase out gas by 2045. Existing connections can stay.
Gas prices across the ACT
| Area (postcode) | Gas network | Plans | Cheapest | Typical market | Standing offers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canberra (2600) | Evoenergy ACT | 34 | $1,579 | $1,892 | $2,094 to $2,279 |
| Queanbeyan (2620) | Evoenergy Queanbeyan | 66 | $1,001 | $1,214 | $1,337 to $1,515 |
Cheapest gas plans in Canberra
| Retailer | Plan | Yearly cost | First rate | Supply |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Origin Energy | Origin Go Variable Ongoing | $1,579 | 3.95c/MJ | $0.65/day |
| ActewAGL | Simple Saver gas plan | $1,587 | 4.10c/MJ | $0.62/day |
| Red Energy | Living Energy Saver | $1,753 | 4.51c/MJ | $0.68/day |
| EnergyAustralia | Flexi Plan | $1,892 | 6.05c/MJ | $1.05/day |
Gas plans charge a daily supply charge plus a rate per megajoule (MJ). Most use stepped blocks, where the first slice of gas in each billing period costs more than the rest, and many charge more in winter. That is why a low first rate does not always mean a cheap plan.
Help with ACT gas bills
The ACT Electricity, Gas and Water Rebate of $800 a year covers gas as well as electricity and water. See gas phase-out rules.
Check your own usage
Your bill shows the MJ you used and the days in the period. Put both into the gas bill calculator, and see average gas bills in the ACT.
Common questions
For a three-person home on the AER benchmark for the ACT, the cheapest open plan costs about $1,579 a year and a typical market plan about $1,892, as at 14 October 2026.
Not in most cases. New gas network connections have been banned in residential, commercial and community zones since 8 December 2023.
Evoenergy runs the network. ActewAGL, Origin and a few other retailers sell gas to homes.
Sources
Plan prices come from the AER's Energy Made Easy data, priced by us for a home in each postcode. Usage comes from the AER gas benchmarks. Last checked October 2026. Prices include GST unless we say otherwise.