Rising Electricity Bills Impact Households Nationwide

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Households across the U.S. are facing rising electricity bills due to significant utility rate increases, with over $34 billion in rate hike requests in 2025, leading to economic hardship and becoming a key political issue ahead of upcoming elections.
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