A string of headlines last month noted the inflation in the United States and pointed toward the higher costs the public is paying on everything from electricity to beef. President Donald Trump’s tariffs are getting their fair share of the blame, but what no one seems to be pointing to is the growing energy crisis causing prices to spike across the board.

While inflation has moderated in many areas of the economy, energy remains one of the most volatile categories. According to recent data, average U.S. electricity prices have jumped significantly in the past few years, and there are several interlocking reasons that explain why the trend is unlikely to reverse anytime soon.

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