Australians to brace for an expensive winter as energy prices soar

Australia, Port Augusta, pylons at power station

From July 1 electricity prices could jump in some parts of the east coast by up to 30 per cent (Getty) Credit: Michael Hall/Getty Images

Australian households and businesses are being told to brace for a difficult, expensive winter. From July one, electricity prices can soar up to 30 per cent in some parts of the east coast. Government intervention could blunt some, but not all, of the pain. Listen to this podcast for more.


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