The Salvation Army has warned that thousands of West Australians will struggle if household charges, including electricity, gas and water, increase again.

The Treasurer Troy Buswell has signalled a rise in household charges when the budget is handed down next month.

The government has already announced increases in electricity and gas tariffs and the Treasurer has indicated water charges will also jump.

Warren Palmer from the Salvation Army says families will be under immense pressure.

“We’re really anxious for thousands of West Australians that are being faced with the reality of sharp and stinging increases and continued increases to electricity, gas and water into the next year.

“In addition to this, there’s also continuing increases in rents which people are experiencing that are already at record levels.”

Mr Palmer says he expects to see an increasing number of people seeking help.

“I think one of the biggest challenges for families is there is little stability in living expenses around us, so everything is constantly increasing, so if it’s not one thing, it’s another, and that becomes increasingly difficult when you have to manage that.”