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October 2, 2026
Households to Face $6,500 Increase in Energy Costs by 2040
- A nonpartisan think tank estimates average household energy costs will rise by $6,500 through 2040 due to federal policy changes.
- States like Oregon, Mississippi, South Dakota, Virginia, and Wyoming will see increases around $9,000 per household.
- The analysis links rising energy costs to the cancellation of clean energy projects and increased demand for natural gas and gasoline.
- The report warns of job losses and health impacts, including 37,000 additional premature deaths from air pollution.
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- Think tank: Trump's energy policies will raise bills for US householdsOct 2, 2026 at 4:01 AM · AP
- Households will pay more for energy because of federal policy changes, think tank saysOct 2, 2026 at 2:35 PM · Independent