By now, you've probably heard that your power bill is about to rise. 
From next month, the energy costs for households could be as much as 18 percent higher, and if you managed to shop around for a cheaper deal with a smaller provider in recent years, it could be even worse. 
Today, energy expert Bruce Mountain on the shock to come, and what the government could do to ease the financial pain. 
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Bruce Mountain, director, Victorian Energy Policy Centre, Melbourne