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Marion Rae

Households face more bill stress as energy prices rise

The energy regulator has sounded a warning about rising prices and what it means for households. (Jono Searle/AAP PHOTOS)

Cost of living pressures and rising energy debt levels indicate some Australians will struggle to absorb continuing price rises, a regulator has warned.

Releasing an annual electricity and gas markets report, the Australian Energy Regulator said affordability would likely be an "ongoing challenge for the foreseeable future". 

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