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EPISODE · Feb 11, 2026 · 1 MIN

Millions Struggle as Utility Bills Continue to Rise

from AURN News · host Clay Cane, Ebony McMorris, Jamie Jackson

Utility prices continue to climb across the U.S., with electricity bills up 30% since 2021 and gas bills rising 40% since 2019, according to a new report from PowerLines. Nearly 80 million people are struggling to pay their utility bills, and advocates warn the problem could worsen in the years ahead. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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