<div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Australians are set for a triple-whammy of price hikes across </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/health-insurance" rel="" target="_blank" title="health insurance"><span>health insurance</span></a><span> premiums, </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/energy" rel="" target="_blank" title="energy bills"><span>energy bills</span></a><span> and </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/mortgages" rel="" target="_blank" title="mortgage repayments"><span>mortgage repayments</span></a><span> starting from April 1.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>The average cost of private health insurance is set to </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/national/health-insurance-2026-biggest-average-premium-hike-since-2017-to-push-many-households-to-the-edge/e1206a6b-0f7b-44ad-b415-e6d6bf48be17" rel="" target="_blank" title="jump by more than 4 per cent"><span>jump by more than 4 per cent</span></a><span> on the first of the month, hitting many Aussies in the hip pocket.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Electricity bills will spike due to energy rebate expirations, and homeowners will feel the sting of the Reserve Bank of Australia's (RBA) </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/national/rba-interest-rates-the-reserve-bank-has-hiked-interest-rates-how-much-will-this-cost-me/230033ae-0a25-489c-bafb-7d5d7505cade" rel="" target="_blank" title="latest rate hike."><span>latest rate hike.</span></a></div></div><div><div id="adspot-mobile-medium"></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><span>LIVE UPDATES:</span></strong><span> </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/national/us-israel-iran-war-live-updates-march-26-donald-trump-latest-world-news-headlines/b0bfd66d-90f4-4ec6-9124-cdab59a04c62" target="_blank"><strong><span>Iran dismisses US ceasefire plan, issues its own counterproposal</span></strong></a></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>There are no changes to superannuation or pensions coming into effect on April 1, contrary to claims generated by AI and circulated on social media.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Here's everything you need to know about the three household bills set to spike next month.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><h3><strong><span>Health insurance premiums</span></strong></h3></div></div><div><div class="OUTBRAIN" data-reactroot="" data-src="//www.9news.com.au/national/april-one-financial-changes-australia-2026-private-health-insurance-energy-rebate-mortgage-rate-explained/144c4981-2270-48be-8661-bc6ef8b33ec4" data-widget-id="AR_5"></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>The cost of private health insurance will skyrocket on April 1.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>In February, the federal government approved an average premium increase of 4.41 per cent, up from last year's 3.73 per cent increase.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>It is the largest health insurance premium price hike in nearly a decade.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><span>READ MORE:</span></strong><span> </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/world/meta-and-youtube-liable-and-negligent-for-child-harm-3-million-award/cd4c0304-d543-4e44-b7fe-1935ba8cc6aa" target="_blank"><strong><span>Meta and YouTube struck with landmark $US3 million child harm decision</span></strong></a></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Minister for Health and Ageing Mark Butler said it reflected the rising costs of providing medical and hospital services, increasing wage bills and securing the viability of private hospitals.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>And it's going to cost everyday Aussies an extra $80 to $160 a year, depending on their cover.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>The actual premium change will </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/national/private-health-insurance-mistake-costing-millions-australians-828-dollars-a-year/2976426f-a24e-4d12-8668-4a1ab05febb2" rel="" target="_blank" title="vary between insurers"><span>vary between insurers</span></a><span> and policies.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Some insurers plan to raise prices by an average of up to 5.47 per cent, while others plan to lift it by just 1.98 per cent.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Search the table below to find out how much your insurer plans to hike prices on April 1.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><h3><strong><span>Mortgage rates</span></strong></h3></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>The RBA announced another interest rate hike to 4.1 per cent this month, which will take a toll on Aussie households in April.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>On average, March's increase will add up to $151 to mortgage holders' monthly repayments.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/national/1-million-aussies-feared-at-risk-of-mortgage-stress-after-double-rate-whammy/490e26c7-3bde-44dc-8013-a33cb8dcf7e0" rel="" target="_blank" title="Combined with February's hike"><span>Combined with February's hike</span></a><span>, the total increase on monthly repayments could be as high as $301 for some homeowners.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>The next RBA monetary policy meeting is scheduled for early May and a third rate hike hasn't been ruled out.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><span>READ MORE:</span></strong><span> </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/national/fuel-shortage-australia-petrol-diesel-prices-tradies-worse-off/e6f67a9b-2f4d-4ed5-8edf-d5eaf3afaad4" target="_blank"><strong><span>Tradies hit hardest by fuel crisis forced to raise prices or go bust - and every Aussie will pay for it</span></strong></a></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><h3><strong><span>Energy bills</span></strong></h3></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>The Energy Bill Relief Fund (EBRF) </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/national/treasurer-jim-chalmers-confirms-energy-bill-rebate-wont-continue-in-2026/51421c51-ba76-4107-bea7-3dd9c8bb3421" rel="" target="_blank" title="ended on December 31"><span>ended on December 31</span></a><span>, meaning many Aussie households will receive their first quarterly bill without a rebate in April.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>That's if they haven't already been slugged.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>The EBRF was introduced in 2023, expanded in 2024 and extended in 2025 to the tune of about $1.8 billion.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Between July and December 2025, it slashed up to $150 from the electricity bills of eligible Aussie homes and small businesses in the form of two $75 rebates.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><span>READ MORE:</span></strong><span> </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/national/italian-dual-citizenship-strict-new-rule-that-destroyed-carlas-retirement-plans/bf9f10ff-2911-40fa-b7ee-d8f92600742a" target="_blank"><strong><span>Carla wanted to retire in Italy. A strict citizenship rule has locked her out of her parents' homeland</span></strong></a></div></div><div class="player__video-container"><img alt="" src="https://imageresizer.static9.net.au/IvU3uuos9ZPVdK2qNIYJl9ZjRoY=/750x0/https%3A%2F%2Fvms-network-images-prod.s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com%2F2026%2F03%2F762711%2Fpickerimage.jpg"/></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>The rebates were automatically applied and offered millions of Aussies relief in the cost of living crisis.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Now they're gone and households will be feeling the pinch.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Money could get even tighter soon as the ongoing fuel crisis threatens to send energy prices soaring.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>It's unclear if a new energy rebate will be introduced in the 2026-2027 federal budget.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><em><span>NEVER MISS A STORY:</span></em></strong><span> </span><em><span>Get your breaking news and exclusive stories first by following us across all platforms.</span></em></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><ul><li><strong><em><span>Download the 9NEWS App here via</span></em></strong><span> </span><a href="https://apps.apple.com/au/app/9news/id1010533727" target="_blank"><strong><em><span>Apple</span></em></strong></a><span> </span><strong><em><span>and</span></em></strong><span> </span><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=nineNewsAlerts.nine.com&amp;hl=en_AU&amp;pli=1" target="_blank"><strong><em><span>Google Play</span></em></strong></a></li><li><strong><em><span>Make 9News your preferred source on Google by</span></em></strong><span> </span><a href="https://9.nine.com.au/8x987w" target="_blank"><strong><em><span>ticking this box here</span></em></strong></a></li><li><strong><em><span>Sign up to</span></em></strong><span> </span><a href="https://login.nine.com.au/edm?client_id=nineatnine" target="_blank"><strong><em><span>our breaking newsletter here</span></em></strong></a></li></ul></div></div>