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Australia Faces Electricity Price Hikes: Sydney Up 8.6%

6/17/2025

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Brace yourself, Australia! Starting July 1, electricity prices will surge, hitting Sydney with an 8.6% hike, Melbourne at 6.2%, and Canberra at 8.5%. This spike stems from soaring wholesale costs and coal plant outages. Households are urged to shop around for better rates, seek rebates, and adopt energy-saving strategies to soften the blow.

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Brace yourself, Australia! Starting July 1, electricity prices will surge, hitting Sydney with an 8.6% hike, Melbourne at 6.2%, and Canberra at 8.5%. This spike stems from soaring wholesale costs and coal plant outages. Households are urged to shop around for better rates, seek rebates, and adopt energy-saving strategies to soften the blow.