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applegrove

(129,443 posts) Mon Nov 17, 2025, 07:44 AM Nov 17

More Consumers Falling Behind on Their Utility Bills [View all]

More Consumers Falling Behind on Their Utility Bills

November 17, 2025 at 7:24 am EST By Taegan Goddard 11 Comments

https://politicalwire.com/2025/11/17/more-consumers-falling-behind-on-their-utility-bills/

“More people are falling behind on paying their bills to keep on the lights and heat their homes, according to a new analysis of consumer data — a warning sign for the U.S. economy and another political headache for President Donald Trump,” the AP reports.

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More Consumers Falling Behind on Their Utility Bills [View all] applegrove Nov 17 OP

We only need a spark to start the fire. marble falls Nov 17 #1

This could help ... join the Mass Blackout! BlueWavePsych Nov 17 #15

Hells Bells, we're retired. ... marble falls Nov 17 #16

This gives trump a head ache? BOSSHOG Nov 17 #2

Utilities were supposed to be regulated, but feeding AI is more important now bucolic_frolic Nov 17 #3

When the size of this monster gets out, and people realize they are subsidizing this ecological nightmare, ... marble falls Nov 17 #17

Mr. Global on YouTube gives critically important insights on the current state of energy in the US wolfie001 Nov 17 #4

And car payments dalton99a Nov 17 #5

LOL... yah think? NotHardly Nov 17 #6

I've never seen so many new cars on the road. I knew something's going wrong. marble falls Nov 17 #18

Time to nationalize the utility companies leftstreet Nov 17 #7

With around Greg_In_SF Nov 17 #12

It starts with acquiring their assets leftstreet Nov 17 #13

It would be interesting to watch Greg_In_SF Nov 17 #14

You know they purchase from wholesalers leftstreet Nov 17 #19

How long did it take for the War Department to put US industry on a war footing in '42? Months. ... marble falls Nov 17 #20

Hmmmm, should all farms, ranches and agriculture assets also be nationalized? dumbcat Nov 17 #21

Well I'd say yes. But I'm a commie leftstreet Nov 17 #22

By living in the dark DiverDave Nov 17 #8

Past due balances to utility companies jumped 9.7% . . . a 12% jump in monthly energy bills during the same period progree Nov 17 #9

Chart Greg_In_SF Nov 17 #10

Geezus... political headache! ananda Nov 17 #11