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Electricity bills force 1 in 5 Americans to cut back on food, Consumer Reports finds

One in five Americans forced to cut back on food due to high electricity bills.

By · Published October 22, 2026  05:29 UTC · Updated October 22, 2026  07:24 UTC

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  • Primary Driver: One in five Americans forced to cut back on food due to high electricity bills.
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According to coverage, one in five Americans are cutting back on food to afford their electricity bills. The exact cause of this change is attributed to rising electricity costs. Coverage from Consumer Reports and Yahoo Finance emphasizes the financial strain of high electricity bills on American households.

The reporting does not specify the average cost of electricity bills that led to this change. The outlets do not agree on the specific actions individuals can take to reduce their electricity bills. Further details on the long-term effects of this change are still unknown.

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What percentage of Americans are cutting back on food?

One in five Americans

What is causing this change?

Rising electricity costs

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The long-term effects of this change

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