(NewsNation) — The cost of electricity is rising more than twice as fast as overall inflation, turning a basic household necessity into a growing financial burden.

In August, electricity prices jumped 6.2% from a year earlier and are now up more than 30% over the past four years, according to the Consumer Price Index.

That rise has hit families hard and presents a political challenge for the administration.

President Donald Trump's energy chief acknowledged the strain in a recent interview and said rising electric bills are what he worries about most.

Energy Secretary Chris Wright blamed the Biden administration, arguing that "all sorts of crazy projects were under construction," but experts say the reality is more complicated.

Aging infrastructure needs replacing, and significant upg

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