Fuel prices dominate midterm election discussions, but spiking utility bills may be the difference maker

Fortune•Sun, Oct 18, 2026, 07:09 AM•2 min read

Utility bills have risen 40% on average in recent years and a promise of additional hikes are on the way.

Source: [Fortune](https://fortune.com/2026/10/18/fuel-prices-dominate-midterms-spiking-utility-bills-difference-maker/)

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