US electricity costs are escalating rapidly, outpacing the general rise in consumer prices. Recent data reveals a 4.5% increase in utility bills over the past year, a figure significantly higher than the consumer price index’s growth. This trend is impacting American households, who are already feeling the pinch from rising costs in other areas, like food—remember the egg price spikes? Now, electricity bills are adding to the financial burden. Bloomberg’s commodities markets guide explores the factors driving these rising costs and their broader impact on the economy. Reporter Josh Saul investigates the surge in US utility bills, examining the forces at play behind this trend. Americans can expect to see a noticeable impact on their finances as electricity prices continue to climb.

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