https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/electricity-bills-force-1-in-5-americans-to-cut-grocery-costsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/electricity-bills-force-1-in-5-americans-to-cut-grocery-costshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/electricity-bills-force-1-in-5-americans-to-cut-grocery-costs#u154061Sun, 25 Oct 2026 12:50:58 +0000Soaring electricity bills are straining household finances across the United States, forcing one in five Americans to reduce their grocery spending in order to afford utility payments. A new Consumer Reports survey of 2,003 adults highlights the difficult economic tradeoffs families face following a scorching summer season. Households are also cutting back on heating and air conditioning to manage growing utility costs. Fixed-income residents are particularly vulnerable to these sharp surges in electricity pricing, adding substantial pressure to broader national affordability concerns.Why it m