From 1 September 2025, Mercury Energy will increase piped gas prices, with some Hibiscus Coast households set to feel the pinch.

The daily fixed charge is rising for some from $1.49 to $1.82, while the variable usage rate will increase from $0.1287 to $0.1448 per kWh.

These prices exclude GST and any discounts.

Gas retailer Mercury says the changes reflect broader pressures across the piped gas supply chain, including rising wholesale gas prices, transmission costs, metering services, carbon charges, and their own retail operating costs.

One major factor is the ongoing drop in gas production nationwide, which is pushing up wholesale prices and creating volatility.

Since Mercury purchases, rather than produces, its gas, this puts direct pressure on the prices they charge customers.

For Coasties, this means another bump in the household budget, especially heading into the warmer months when usage often dips but bills may still rise due to the higher fixed charge.

The company warns that prices may continue to climb in the short to medium term if supply issues aren’t resolved.

While the letter stops short of offering specific advice, it urges customers to think about their energy future.

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