Rising US Electricity Prices Threaten Political and Economic Stability

Surging utility bills in key US battleground states, driven by record wholesale power costs and increased demand from AI data centers, pose a political challenge for Republicans. The region's reliance on fossil fuels and outdated transmission infrastructure complicates efforts to control prices, with Democrats emphasizing the issue ahead of elections. President Trump's policies aimed at boosting domestic energy production may inadvertently contribute to rising costs, while infrastructure upgrades are seen as a potential solution.