https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/electricity-bills-force-1-in-5-americans-to-cut-back-on-food-consumer-reports-findsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/electricity-bills-force-1-in-5-americans-to-cut-back-on-food-consumer-reports-findshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/electricity-bills-force-1-in-5-americans-to-cut-back-on-food-consumer-reports-finds#u152996Sun, 25 Oct 2026 05:22:03 +0000A Consumer Reports survey finds 20% of Americans, or one in five, are cutting back on groceries to pay their electricity bills. This comes after the US experienced its hottest summer ever, leading to soaring power bills. Many households, particularly those on fixed incomes, are feeling the strain of rising electricity costs.Why it mattersThe surge in electricity bills is adding to household financial strain, with many Americans facing difficult trade-offs between essential expenses. The issue is gaining attention as the country grapples with the ongoing energy crisis and its impact on househol