Why U.S. Energy Costs Are So High Right Now And How to Lower Your Electricity Bill

Image by NickyPe from Pixabay. Article by Simmone Shah. Time – September 3, 2025.

If you’ve been feeling pinched by your electricity bill this summer, you’re not alone. Electricity prices have been climbing across the country—nearly twice as fast as inflation. In June, the U.S. Energy Information Administration warned that residential electricity bills would see a “slight increase” from June through September. Federal data shows that electricity costs are 5.5% higher today than they were a year ago, with natural gas up by 13.8%. And while […]

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