Soaring Electricity Costs Become a Major Election Issue

By Douglas McIntyre  •  October 7, 2025

Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, discusses how rising electricity prices could become the “eggs” of the 2026 election — a symbol of everyday inflation driving voter frustration.
He notes that while former President Donald Trump has falsely claimed energy prices have fallen, data shows triple-digit increases in some U.S. cities over the past five years.
McIntyre warns that energy costs may soon dominate political debate, reshaping the national conversation around climate policy and affordability.

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