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Americans Say Rising Utility Costs Are Straining Their Budgets. They’re Blaming Data Centers
1 in 5 households have cut back on groceries because of energy bills, according to a new Consumer Reports survey.
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A Consumer Reports survey finds that one‑in‑five U.S. households have reduced grocery spending because of higher energy bills. Among respondents who have lived in the same home for more than three years, the vast majority report paying more for energy now than three years ago, and say the rising costs are straining their budgets.
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