Everyday increases cost Maine households $4,300 since Trump returned to office

By: Eesha Pendharkar

Outlets: Maine Morning Star

Published: September 16, 2026

Words: 959

Last Updated: 2 days, 8 hours ago

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You’re not imagining it: everyday costs are going up. From gas to groceries, heating oil to healthcare, Mainers are paying substantially more for goods and services than they were a year ago.

The average Maine household has paid an average of $4,300 more for goods and services since President Donald Trump began his second term, according to an analysis released last week, which attributes much of that increase to the war in Iran, tariffs …

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