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Soaring Summer Electricity Bills Lead to Protests and Disconnections
Soaring electricity prices driven by constant fan and air conditioner use during summer heat have sparked protests and utility cutoffs. In Tulsa, Oklahoma, residents unable to pay their high power bills are having their electricity shut off.
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As intense summer heat forces fans and air conditioners to run nonstop, electricity prices are soaring across the country. The resulting high utility bills have triggered public protests and forced power companies to disconnect services for unpaid accounts. In Tulsa, Oklahoma, residents who cannot afford their elevated energy bills are facing disconnections, losing access to power during the period of peak summer demand.
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