Tango Energy has issued a warning to some of its New South Wales customers of incoming significant price hikes to their bills.
The retailer issued a statement via email to some NSW customers whose fixed rates were ending, announcing that their rates would soon be rising drastically in order to combat increases to its wholesale and operational costs.
In a letter shared with Canstar Blue, an electricity price hike of over $1,100 annually was estimated for one Tango Energy customer in NSW. This was predicted to be 30% more than the reference price for the area.
Tango Energy nodded to the ongoing wholesale pricing volatility as the cause for the price jump. A Tango Energy Representative said:
“At Tango Energy, we’ve been known for offering consistently low energy rates to customers. While we can’t comment on the specifics of our customers’ accounts, it is important to highlight that a very large number of Tango customers have benefited from being on a fixed price period, and have not had an increase to their energy prices for longer than 12 months.
“Unfortunately, as a result of significant market volatility in 2022, customers in NSW who are outside of their fixed rate price period have had their prices adjusted. Some of these increases have been significant, and we certainly acknowledge the difficulties that this may cause.
“Importantly, early 2023 has seen a softening of the wholesale electricity prices in NSW. Any price adjustments that we are currently considering for customers will be based on the comparatively lower wholesale prices we are experiencing, as opposed to the more extreme prices that we were exposed to during late 2022. (Noting of course that in the volatile energy market environment, this may change further, either up or down).”
It’s the first ‘major’ move the retailer has made since the beginning of the wholesale energy market mayhem, aside from removing its cheaper market offers from its product line-up to new customers in NSW, south-east Queensland and South Australia. This occurred about six months ago, according to Canstar Blue’s historic price changes report.
And while the retailer did significantly increase its rates at the same time for Victorian customers, it has maintained a strong presence in the south, and even since come back to play in the market with one of the more competitive electricity offers currently available in the Melbourne area.
Any Tango Energy customers who are concerned that their rates may be increasing significantly should get in touch with the retailer.
There may also be a notice displayed on their most recent bill or an announcement sent to their nominated email address.
If you have any concerns regarding your Tango Energy account, it is best to contact the provider directly.
The news comes as several retailers tell their gas customers in Victoria to brace for significant price hikes.
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