In coal-rich West Virginia, power bills rival mortgages and rents
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Source: AP News
Published: 2026-04-09 14:06 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Energy, US Politics
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President Trump promised to cut electricity bills, but prices have risen instead. Many in West Virginia now face utility costs surpassing rents and mortgages. And the state’s reliance on coal-fired plants contributes to the problem. (AP Video: Jessie Wardarski, Carolyn Kaster)
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