Utilities have not gone up here since Trump took office. You know, MAGAS like you who lie for a living are going to hell? Why utility bills are rapidly rising in some states If you noticed your utility bill has gone up this summer, you're not alone. On average, electricity costs are 5.5% higher today than they were a year ago, according to the latest federal data, and natural gas is up 13.8%. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/why-utility-bills-are-rapidly-rising-in-some-states/