The Default Market Offer (DMO) is the Australian Energy Regulator’s annual price cap and reference point for electricity plans in New South Wales, south-east Queensland and South Australia. The 2026–27 DMO sets maximum prices for standard retail contracts in those regions, but your actual bill depends on your usage, tariff, location and retailer. It is also used as the reference price on bills and energy advertisements, rather than being a guaranteed cheapest rate. Compare available offers through your state’s authorised comparison service or the Energy Made Easy website.