Rising Electricity Costs Outpace Inflation, Impacting Consumers and Energy Demand
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Electricity prices in the US are rising more than twice as fast as inflation, driven by factors like increased demand from data centers and higher natural gas prices, leading to significant financial strain on households, especially in Florida where power bills can exceed $400 monthly despite energy-saving investments.
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