Z Energy refuses to comment on whether it is closing Flick Electric

Z Energy refuses to comment on whether it is closing Flick Electric
Z Energy's foray into the retail electricity business has not been smooth sailing. (Image: Getty)
Ian Llewellyn
Z Energy is refusing to comment on speculation that it is closing down its retail electricity business, Flick Electric.BusinessDesk has been told that Z Energy is getting out of the electricity retail business after a less-than-successful foray into the sector beginning more than seven years ago.BusinessDesk has been told that Flick employees have been informed, and a consultation will begin on Tuesday. The proposal is to move the company’s 40,000 customers to Meridian.No commentA Z spokeswoman said the company did not comment on mar...

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