Australian households are facing higher gas bills from today as retailers pass on price rises.
AGL, Energy Australia and Origin Energy will increase prices affecting customers in New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria, South Australia and the ACT.
The gas industry has criticised the government for failing to have a plan to fix supply shortages as prices increase.
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