Anthony Albanese increases beer tax as energy bills soar trends now
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Millions of Aussies have been slugged with more price hikes as the cost of living crisis worsens.
Beer prices will soar to as much as $12 a schooner after a 3.7 per cent tax increase from the Albanese government came into effect on Wednesday, the second rise within six months.
Anthony Albanese's price pain comes as Australia's three biggest energy companies increased gas prices in five states and territories.
It coincides with the launch of an inquiry into the cost of living crisis.
The inquiry will hear from oil companies and supermarket chains to determine if enough was done to stop skyrocketing prices.
Millions of Aussies have been slugged with more price hikes as the cost of living crisis worsens.
Origin Energy, EnergyAustralia and AGL's increased their gas
