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Higher electricity bills affect household budgets and operating costs for U.S. businesses. The article does not provide details on which households or regions saw the largest increases.
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U.S. electricity costs rose about 5% over the past year, ABC reports
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Electricity costs nationwide rose approximately 5% over the past year, according to government data cited by ABC News. The report comes amid growing backlash over higher bills ahead of the midterms.
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