SHOCK: Utility bills top mortgages...
President Trump is criticized as his campaign promise to halve utility bills goes unfulfilled while national electricity prices continue to rise.
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Published Apr 9, 2026
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Despite President Trump's campaign promise to halve energy costs, West Virginian utility bills are skyrocketing, often exceeding mortgages as the state doubles down on aging coal infrastructure while resisting cheaper energy alternatives.
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