America attacked Venezuela and there is talk of giving its oil to American companies. Despite all this, fuel prices are continuously increasing in America. The winter season in America has increased the problems of millions of families. The rising prices of electricity and gas have put such a burden on the pockets of common people that many houses are drowning in debt. Energy bills are continuously increasing during the tenure of President Donald Trump and it is affecting middle and poor families the most.

The story of 44-year-old Christy Hallowell, who lives in the Greenwood Lake area of ​​New York, tells the reality of this crisis. As soon as he left his job, his monthly energy bill suddenly reached $1800. His gas and electricity connections were disconnected for failing to pay the bills. For six months last year, she along with her two children and mother had been arranging light and heat in the house with the help of a generator. With the help of a local NGO, their electricity was restored, but the gas is still switched off. Hallowell says he has a utility debt of about $3,000. According to him, this experience has been very scary and mentally disturbing.

Election promises not fulfilled

Hallowell is not alone. According to recent research, one in every 20 households in America is at risk of having their electricity and gas bills sent to collection agencies this winter. Statistics show that in the first six months of Trump’s second term, seriously outstanding utility debt has increased by about four percent. Rising energy prices have now become the biggest inflationary concern in America. According to official data for November, electricity prices have increased by about seven percent compared to last year, which is much higher than the overall inflation rate. During the election campaign, Trump had promised to halve the energy bill, but the ground reality seems to be the opposite.

Who is Trump blaming for rising prices?

The White House has blamed former President Joe Biden’s policies and high interest rates for rising prices. Meanwhile, the federal government has also proposed to cut the budget of energy assistance schemes for low-income families. Experts say that slowing down clean energy projects could lead to higher prices in the future.

connections are being cut continuously

Social organizations working in New York say that in 2025, there will be an increase in cases of disconnecting electricity and gas connections without payment. Many families now owe more than $6,000, which is more than before the pandemic. According to organizations associated with energy assistance, heating expenses are expected to increase by more than nine percent this winter. Experts are clearly saying that there is very little hope of relief for ordinary Americans in the coming months and energy bills may remain high.