CO2 Price Increase/Shortage again?

The price of carbon dioxide (CO2) in New Zealand has been on the rise in recent years. This increase is due to a number of factors, including changes in government policy and the growing awareness of the need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

One major factor contributing to the price increase is the New Zealand government's commitment to reducing emissions. In 2019, the government announced plans to become carbon neutral by 2050, and introduced a carbon pricing scheme to help achieve this goal. Under this scheme, companies are required to purchase carbon credits to offset their emissions, which drives up the cost of CO2.

Another factor is the growing awareness of the impact of greenhouse gas emissions on the environment. As more people become aware of the dangers of climate change, there is increasing pressure on governments and businesses to take action to reduce emissions. This has led to a greater demand for CO2 reduction technologies and services, further driving up the price of CO2.

The price increase of CO2 has also had an impact on consumers and businesses. For example, companies that rely on fossil fuels for energy may see an increase in their operating costs as a result of the higher price of CO2. Consumers may also see an increase in the cost of goods and services as companies pass on the additional costs to them.

RNZ Suggests here that the closing of Todd Energy Kāpuni plant a few weeks back due to safety problems was another leading cause of the current CO2 shortage and that certain popular NZ beers were on short supply.

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