Energy prices have become so confusing that at least 1 million Australian households struggle with uncompetitive power packages.
The new analysis of energy costs highlights the huge difference between so-called conventional and market quotations.
The so-called regular offer is the price you pay when you don't try to negotiate a price cut with an energy retailer.
Over the years, however, regular bids for each state and territory have improved, leading many consumers to end up paying a lot more.
Daphti (Gavin Dufty), co-author of the report, said as long as people "pick up the phone" and negotiate better deals with their energy suppliers, they can save up to 1000 yuan.
"for people who pay regular quotations and never compare them, you can save 500 yuan." Dafferty told Australia and Guangzhou (ABC).
"in extreme cases, depending on where you are, you may save 1000 yuan. This is a lot of money. It could also be a milder, more average figure, and if you don't have three, then it's easy to save 600 yuan and wait for you in front of you. "
You can save the most here.
In the new state, about 555000 families can save money
In Kunzhou, there are about 210000 families
In Victoria, there are about 175000 families
In South Australia, there are about 92000 families
'If you're in these states, you have to find out if you've got the best deals, 'said Mr. Dufti, an energy policy expert at Vinnies, a charity.
Tata and the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) have regulated the energy market, while price tracking does not include Western Australia or Northern Territory.
When consumers are not actively involved in the market, Daphti says, the market does not work.
If you're going to pick up the phone, his advice is: don't be afraid of small retailers.
"Don't always go to famous brands," he said. "companies with the exception of the Big three and the Big four have some very good prices."
"they may not be able to provide the same full customer service, especially because they do not have a large telephone hub, but they are very competitive in terms of price."
"the market is too chaotic."
Sydney retired Melinda (Merinda Air) has used spreadsheets to track her energy bills over the past few years, but says it's still hard to know if she's got the best deal.
"each supplier has a different format, and my current supplier has offered me an out-of-pocket price. Covered all the services I used, and then gave me a solar discount. " Melinda said, "but others will come up with me to list peak prices, small peaks, off-peak prices, and so on-so I don't know how to compare."
Last month, Morrison announced that the government wanted to end the trouble and help consumers get the best electricity bills.
As part of the four steps of reform, the Union proposes to set a "default" benchmark price for each state and territory.
Mr Morrison said this would ensure that clients were not exploited by long-term offers.
While markets may soon change, Duff warns: "Don't expect the government to take care of you. If you go there yourself, you can save at least 500 yuan. " He said。