Relief from energy bills unlikely as utilities request billions in rate hikes

By: Kevin Hardy

Outlets: Stateline

Published: July 14, 2026

Words: 543

Last Updated: 1 week, 1 day ago

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Consumers are unlikely to see any relief in gas and electric bills as utilities proposed more than $18 billion in rate hikes across the country over the first half of the year.

The consumer advocacy group PowerLines reported that utilities asked regulators for a record $9.2 billion in cumulative rate increases during the second quarter of this year. Those requested rate increases could affect more than 56 million U.S. customers.

Utilities in Southern states …

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