US EditionHigher Power Bills to Kick in From July
- The Australian Energy Regulator announced electricity price increases effective from July 1, 2025, affecting NSW, South-East Queensland, and South Australia households and small businesses.
- The increases stem from rising transmission, wholesale, and retail costs, driven by infrastructure expansion, fossil fuel reliance, and renewable energy integration challenges.
- The maximum rises will reach 9.7% for NSW households, 3.7% for South-East Queensland, and 3.2% for South Australian customers, with small business increases varying by region.
- AER chair Clare Savage said, "We know this is not welcome news for consumers," and urged customers to shop around for plans cheaper than the default market offer.
- These price caps act as a safety net for customers on standing offers, while the government offers bill relief and encourages consumers to seek better deals to reduce costs.
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Unstable Grid – High Electricity Prices Threaten
Electricity prices are expected to fluctuate significantly this summer. Increasingly weather-dependent electricity production and more nuclear reactors shut down than normal are impairing transmission between the two countries. - Over the entire summer, I don't think there will be high electricity prices, but there will be peaks as prices rise, says Pontus de Maré, operations manager at Svenska kraftnät.
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Electricity prices to increase by nearly 10 per cent in some locations
AER confirms price hikes up to 9.7 per cent across NSW, QLD, and SA. Victoria prices to increase by 1 per cent according to the Essential Services Commission.
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