Rising Energy Costs Under President Biden

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Under President Joe Biden, energy costs, especially the price of electricity, have increased nearly 30% since January 2021. This is 13 times faster than the previous seven years. Gasoline prices have also skyrocketed to a six-month high, with a more than 50% increase since Biden became president.

Under President Joe Biden, energy costs, especially the price of electricity, are up nearly 30%, according to a Wall Street Journal analysis of data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

The report on the staggering cost of electricity followed the latest Consumer Price Index numbers, which revealed that inflation rose 3.5% in March. Meanwhile, according to Breitbart, gasoline prices have skyrocketed to a six-month high, climbing to an average of $3.60 per gallon — a more than 50% increase since Biden became president.

The president’s signature legislative achievement, the Inflation Reduction Act, has earmarked $369 billion for green energy initiatives, including grants for renewable energy companies and consumer tax breaks, as he seeks to reshape the nation’s energy landscape.

 

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