Gas and electricity bills to rise by up to $250 in 2015 for Victorian homes and small businesses
Author: Herald Sun Date Posted:2 January 2015
Average power increases range from 3.8 to 9.7 per cent, depending on the company and customer location.
ANNUAL household gas and electricity bills are set to surge by up to $250 from January 1.
Victorian homes and small businesses will be slugged with average price rises at least twice the inflation rate, and some at almost five times the CPI.
Savings from the axed carbon tax will be substantially eroded, and in some cases eradicated.
Major retailers have revealed gas charges, which are rising dramatically as domestic prices are linked to the international market, will climb 5.5 to 10 per cent.
Average power increases range from 3.8 to 9.7 per cent, depending on the company and customer location.
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