US EditionPain of Soaring Gas Prices Compounded by Electricity Rate Increases Across Pa. and Other States
Gasoline prices rose 23.2 cents last week and electricity rates increased over 6% in 2025, driven by Middle East conflict and higher utility costs, report says.
- On Tuesday, the report shows electricity rates rose in nearly every U.S. state in 2026, and American households paid roughly $110 more, while gasoline averaged $3.68.
- Supply disruptions, paired with seasonal demand, and fighting in the Middle East have disrupted tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, squeezing supply and pushing prices, according to GasBuddy analysts.
- GasBuddy data show Tacoma's diesel climbed 34.0 cents to $4.951 per gallon nationally, with last week’s average at $4.87, up from $4.54.
- With midterms approaching, Democrats pointed to President Trump’s pledge to cut energy costs amid rising bills, highlighting affordability concerns ahead of 2026 elections.
- Regional differences matter: EIA data show natural gas now supplies most U.S. electricity, with Pennsylvania up 12.1% and some states experiencing varied changes.
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