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Utility debt jumped 9.7% in 2025, affecting nearly 6 million households, amid rising energy costs and stagnant wages.
A new analysis by The Century Foundation and Protect Borrowers shows that past-due utility bills rose 9.7% from April–June 2024 to 2025, averaging $789, coinciding with a 12% increase in monthly energy costs.
The data, from the University of California Consumer Credit Panel, indicates nearly 6 million households now have utility debt severe enough to be reported to collections.
Experts link the trend to ongoing inflation, rising energy demand—especially from AI data centers—and stagnant wages, raising concerns about household financial stability.
The findings challenge President Trump’s claims that inflation is falling and affordability is improving, adding political pressure ahead of the 2026 midterms.
La deuda de servicios públicos aumentó un 9,7% en 2025, afectando a casi 6 millones de hogares, en medio del aumento de los costos de energía y el estancamiento de los salarios.