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Relief from energy bills unlikely as utilities request billions in rate hikes
Utilities across the U.S. have requested over $18 billion in rate hikes for 2026, impacting 56 million customers. PowerLines reported Southern states face the largest increases, with Texas's Oncor and Virginia's Dominion Energy leading requests. Regulators may approve most increases despite public concerns over affordability.
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