The Big Story: Carbon tax doubles - Is your electricity bill about to go up… again?

Singapore’s carbon tax has nearly doubled, jumping from $25 to $45 per tonne, and that change is starting to show up where it matters most: household utility bills. The average four-room HDB flat could soon pay more each month, even if falling energy prices are offering short-term relief.With rebates in place for now but bigger hikes ahead, what does this really mean for your wallet, and are Singaporeans ready for the long-term impact? On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Dr Chua Yeow Hwee, Assistant Professor in Economics at the Nanyang Technological University, and Honorary Secretary of the Economics Society of Singapore, to find out more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.