CompaniesEnergyCurrent ClimatePrint articleEnergy retailers should offer good discounts to consumers: AERMark LudlowQueensland bureau chiefMar 16, 2023 – 3.16pmSaveLog in or Subscribe to save articleShareCopy linkCopiedEmailLinkedInTwitterFacebookCopy linkCopiedShare via...Gift this articleSubscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? LoginAustralian Energy Regulator chairwoman Clare Savage says retailers will be able to recoup their costs through this year’s default market offer, and at the same time provide discount deals to consumers.As regulators this week gave preliminary approval for electricity price rises of up to 30 per cent in the eastern states, small retailers said it might not be enough to cover losses from a big spike in wholesale prices in the past year.Loading...Mark Ludlow writes on politics, energy and infrastructure based in Brisbane. Connect with Mark on Twitter. Email Mark at mludlow@afr.comSaveLog in or Subscribe to save articleShareCopy linkCopiedEmailLinkedInTwitterFacebookCopy linkCopiedShare via...Gift this articleSubscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? LoginLicense articleIntroducing your NewsfeedFollow the topics, people and companies that matter to you.Find out moreRead MoreCurrent ClimateClare SavageDaniel AndrewsACCCLatest In EnergyFetching latest articlesMost Viewed In CompaniesThe Australian Financial Review MagazineThe top whisky you can buy without going on a waiting listMax AllenThe luxury travel trend you probably haven’t consideredThe restaurant that’s turning back the clock (in the best way)BOSS Financial ReviewThis CEO relies on his dog for emotional supportLauren SamsHow Matt Comyn starts his dayFrom stopping thieves in the GFC to running a $1b company, via The StarLife & LeisureHow uber-wealthy clients choose their high jewelleryJessica BeresfordFive great drops to make you rethink Californian winesThis ‘safe’ alternative to opioids is attracting big backersRich ListBillionaires Escalante and Arnaout taking liberties with ASICPrimrose RiordanCinema giant flags part-sale of Sydney’s George Street complexAnnie Cannon-Brookes steps out on her own