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During his 2024 campaign, President Donald Trump promised to slash energy costs, but a congressional report revealed that average electricity bills increased by 6.4% from 2024 to 2025. Despite Trump’s claims, electricity costs have risen due in part to tariffs on imports, climate-induced grid damage, and increased power demands, counteracting federal investments in clean energy initiatives made during President Joe Biden’s term. The U.S. Energy Information Administration reported that gasoline prices have not fallen below $2 per gallon since Trump took office, with recent increases influenced by geopolitical tensions.
During the 2024 campaign, President Donald Trump promised to slash energy bills by half if re-elected. However, a congressional report shows American families now pay more for electricity than before his term.
A report from Congress’ Joint Economic Committee released on March 17 highlights a $110 rise in average household electric bills between 2024 and 2025, a 6.4% increase.
Trump stated at the Economic Club of New York in September 2024 that his plan would drastically reduce energy prices. Yet, energy costs for families have soared.
President Joe Biden’s administration passed the Inflation Reduction Act and Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, investing in clean energy. The acts provided billions in tax credits for consumers to lower energy costs and enhance home energy efficiency.
Since taking office, Trump has reversed many of these provisions, halting solar and wind initiatives, canceling $8 billion in clean energy projects, and repealing remaining funds from the Inflation Reduction Act.
Increased tariffs on imports, grid damage from climate change, and power demands from data centers have further increased electricity prices.
New Hampshire Sen. Maggie Hassan criticized President Trump’s broken promises on energy costs, highlighting Americans’ daily struggles due to rising expenses.
A White House spokesperson did not comment on this report.
In Michigan, electricity bills climbed by 6.3%, costing families an extra $90 in 2025.
The U.S. Energy Information Administration reports that national gasoline prices have not dropped below $2 a gallon since Trump took office, with the lowest being $2.779 in January.
According to AAA data, Michigan’s regular gas price rose to $3.753 following Trump’s military actions in Iran.
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