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Renters and families to be hit hardest by new gas price rises, advocates warn

Renters and families to be hit hardest by new gas price rises, advocates warn

Consumer Policy Research Centre survey reveals 11% of Victorians asked for payment assistance from energy providerFollow our Australia news live blog for the latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastConsumer advocates are warning about the disproportionate cost-of-living impact on renters and families already struggling with energy bills as hefty gas price hikes hit four Australian states on Wednesday.Gas companies, including AGL, Origin Energy, EnergyAustralia and Powershop, announced in January that they would again be raising prices, including daily supply charges, for many residential and business customers on 1 February.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s free morning and afternoon email newsletters for your daily news roundup

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