Utility Bills, Not Just Gas Prices, Could Decide the 2026 Midterms
Utilities requested $23.1 billion in rate hikes through Q3 2026, and electricity prices are up 40% in five years — power bills may tip the midterms.
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Utilities
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Utilities
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PG&E Stock Sits at 52-Week Low Despite Solid Fundamentals
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Utilities May Be Earning 3 Points Too Much on Equity
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