HOUSEHOLDS that rely on compressed gas in Robinvale, Swan Hill and Kerang will be forced to electrify or switch to LPG in the next year.

Solstice Energy, which operates the 10 compressed networks in regional Victoria, will shut off the supply in 2026 because they are not financially viable.

About 1150 households and 34 businesses will be impacted, with payments offered to help with the transitio...