Millions of Aussie customers across large parts of the eastern states will be hit with huge hikes to power bills.

Price increases are waiting to be approved by the energy regulator and they will kick in from Friday.

AGL Energy is lifting gas prices by 8.8 per cent, or $73 annually.

Origin is raising its prices by 14 per cent on average from July 1.

Joel Gibson from One Big Switch told Joe Hildebrand customers should continuously look at changing energy companies.

“You can still get deals that are below the government reference price.”

Press PLAY below to hear how the hike in prices could affect your family and Joel’s analysis

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