These poor folks at the ABC are a leading indicator.
Regional Victorian residents in 10 towns reliant on standalone gas networks are in shock after learning their supply will be cut off by the end of next year.
Solstice Energy has announced it will phase out its compressed natural gas (CNG) networks in Robinvale, Swan Hill, Kerang, Nathalia, Marong, Maldon, Heathcote, Terang, Lakes Entrance and Orbost.