2026年,随着联邦补贴的结束,澳大利亚家庭每年的电费账单将增加500澳元,随着利率的上升,财政压力将进一步恶化。 Australian families face up to $500 more in annual electricity bills in 2026 as federal subsidies end, worsening financial strain amid rising interest rates.

随着68亿美元的联邦能源补贴结束,澳大利亚家庭在2026年预计电费将增加20兆澳元,平均家庭每年的费用将增加500美元。 Australian households face a projected 20%+ rise in electricity bills in 2026 as a $6.8 billion federal energy subsidy ends, adding up to $500 in annual costs for the average family. 在诸如300美元2024美元援助等回扣到期之后,增加的数额有所推迟,但并未阻止价格上涨。 The increase follows the expiration of rebates like the $300 2024 aid, which delayed but did not prevent higher prices. 与此同时,澳大利亚储备银行可能在2月将利率提高0.25个百分点,使按揭付款每月增加约110美元。 Simultaneously, the Reserve Bank of Australia may raise interest rates by 0.25 percentage points in February, increasing mortgage payments by about $110 monthly. 这种双重压力对低收入家庭的威胁最大,因为能源和借贷成本在通货膨胀率高于目标以及失业率突然下降的情况下上涨。 This dual pressure threatens lower-income families most, as energy and borrowing costs rise amid inflation above target and a surprise drop in unemployment. 拟议的 " 太阳能共享 " 计划,提供免费电力时数,面临行业反弹,可能要到年中才能启动,使家庭易受短期财政压力的影响。 A proposed Solar Sharer scheme offering free electricity hours faces industry pushback and may not launch until mid-year, leaving households vulnerable to near-term financial strain.