After a huge rise in our power bills last year, millions of households are about to see another big hike from this weekend. 

That’s despite the government extending its price cap on gas and a big push towards renewables. 

Today, the ABC’s energy reporter, Dan Mercer, on what’s happening in the market and how we can protect ourselves from spiralling costs.

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Dan Mercer, energy reporter, ABC national regional and rural team