Bowen demands answers as power giants hike fixed charges on bills
Energy Minister Chris Bowen demanded explanations from electricity companies over rising fixed supply charges on customer bills. While power bills are set to decrease in eastern Australia from July 1, some households face increases of over 70 percent in daily supply fees. Bowen emphasized that if costs for energy suppliers drop, customer bills should reflect those savings.
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Published 24 Jun 2026, 07:57 UTC · Updated 24 Jun 2026, 08:00 UTC
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