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Woman adjusting the airconditioner to save electricity

19 Jun 2026 09:54

Cost of living forcing over 70% of Australians to change the way they use energy

Written by James McCay, reviewed by Meredith O'Brien

A new survey by Compare the Market finds over 70% of Australians have had to make changes to their energy use due to the rising cost of living. See the top methods here.

a woman oven shopping comparing gas vs electricity

19 Jun 2026 07:00

Shoppers set to spend almost $600 on average this EOFY season

Written by Henry Man, reviewed by David Koch

More than half of Australians (56%) plan to splash cash in End of Financial Year (EOFY) sales, with consumers set to fork out $593 on average according to Compare the Market data.

man filling car with fuel

18 Jun 2026 10:20

Drivers brace for fuel price spike as relief cliff looms

Written by Phillip Portman, reviewed by Sarah Orr

Nearly six in 10 Aussies surveyed are planning to drive less to beat higher costs.

16 Jun 2026 14:30

Pain on pause: Aussies dodge another rate hike in June

Written by Sarah Orr

Australians with a mortgage can breathe a little easier, with the Reserve Bank today sparing them a fourth consecutive rate hike that would have taken the cash rate to its highest level since 2011. The previous three 0.25% increases have already added around $342...

Headphones on wooden table

9 Jun 2026 07:00

Wasted subscriptions costing 50% of Australians potentially hundreds per year

Written by Henry Man, reviewed by David Koch

 Around 50% of Australians admit to paying for unused subscriptions, with Compare the Market data revealing consumers could be wasting more than $1,600 annually on streaming services and the gym.

26 May 2026 13:00

First electricity pricing fall in six years “big win” for consumers

Written by Sarah Orr, reviewed by David Koch

Electricity price safety nets are set to fall for the first time in six years in many regions from 1 July, with some households projected to save up to $229 on their annual bills.Compare the Market’s Economic Director, David Koch, said the...

a family with a baby spending time with grandparents in backyard

22 May 2026 07:00

‘$27k a year in savings’: Kochie on why multi-generational living has become a defense against the cost-of-living crisis

Written by Phillip Portman, reviewed by David Koch

It’s the kind of financial assistance that could help many get onto the property ladder.

a woman holding a lightbulb on pillars of coins

21 May 2026 12:19

Could electricity prices fall for the first time in years?

Written by Sarah Orr, reviewed by David Koch

After years of power bill pain, relief could finally be on the way with Australia’s safety net, DMO and VDO electricity prices forecast to fall in some jurisdictions for the first time in six years. New analysis from Compare the Market shows those benchmarks generally trended down into 2021-22, before surging as the war...

18 May 2026 12:49

Over half of Aussies throwing money down the drain amid imminent electricity pricing decision

Written by Phillip Portman, reviewed by David Koch

Many Aussies have the power to change, but won't, according to new Compare the Market data.

petrol bowsers at a petrol station

15 May 2026 07:00

46% of Australians unnecessarily pouring hundreds at the fuel pump

Written by Henry Man, reviewed by Chris Ford

Motorists could save around $620 a year by switching to a cheaper fuel type, according to new research from Compare the Market showing the average difference between premium unleaded and E10 can be 24 cents per litre on average.

5 May 2026 14:30

‘Really hurt’: RBA tightens again, reversing all of last year’s rate relief

Written by Sarah Orr, reviewed by David Koch

Those three rate hikes could add $4128 to repayments over a year.

5 May 2026 14:30

RBA rate rise May 2026: The banks passing on the 25 basis point increase

Written by Phillip Portman

The RBA has hiked rates again in May. See a list of banks that are passing the increase on to customers.