In a bid to reduce energy costs, Labor has announced plans to assist households in purchasing home batteries that store solar energy.

The Coalition's plan includes a target to reduce the wholesale gas price to below $10 per gigajoule, although no specific consumer price cuts have been forecasted.

The government intends to finance these home batteries through low-cost loans or direct subsidies, aiming to make them more affordable for families.

Albanese's campaign will also focus on stricter penalties for supermarkets to address rising living costs, a proposal that has faced criticism from Opposition Leader Peter Dutton.

Labor's commitment to utilize existing laws to ensure domestic gas supply comes as Dutton criticizes Labor's previous cost claims.

Labor's resurgence in the polls is attributed to improved messaging and policy proposals, which have positively shifted voter sentiment.

In response, the Coalition, led by Dutton, is preparing to unveil its own energy policies, including a gas reservation plan aimed at lowering wholesale gas prices.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is currently leading in polls as Labor gains support ahead of the upcoming federal election on May 3.

Labor's policy aims to allow households to save over $1,000 annually on electricity costs by reducing reliance on gas power.

Despite subsidies in New South Wales and Victoria, the adoption of household batteries remains low, indicating a barrier to wider implementation.

Recent polling shows Albanese as the preferred leader over Dutton, with 42% support compared to Dutton's 33%.

Typically, batteries for family homes cost between $10,000 and $15,000, excluding installation fees, which has contributed to low uptake despite existing subsidies.