Origin Energy will refund thousands of customers throughout Australia up to 60 dollars each per bill after an Australian Competition and Consumer Commission investigation into plan disclosures found its "Ongoing Saver" electricity plan gave incorrect savings estimates.
The regulator affirmed customers were given false information about potential savings relative to standard rates as per the inquiry.
The total refund amount is 270,000 dollars, which amounts to a significant payout for consumers.
Affected customers will get payments automatically without needing to submit claims shortly.