Origin Energy will refund thousands of customers across the nation up to 60 dollars each per household after an Australian Competition and Consumer Commission investigation into the energy market found its "Ongoing Saver" electricity plan gave inaccurate savings estimates.
The regulator confirmed customers were deceived about potential savings against standard rates according to the findings.
The total refund amount is 270,000 dollars, which amounts to a significant payout for the company.
Affected customers will receive payments automatically without having to submit claims shortly.