Map Shows Electricity Prices in Each State as Trump Deadline Passes
Summary
Electricity prices in the United States have risen despite President Donald Trump’s promise to cut them in half within 18 months of his inauguration in January 2025. Latest government data shows that residential electricity rates increased by 7.3% between April 2025 and April 2026, with some states experiencing even higher costs.Key Facts
- Residential electricity prices rose from 17.55 to 18.83 cents per kilowatt-hour (kWh) between April 2025 and April 2026.
- Since President Trump returned to office in January 2025, electricity prices have increased by over 18%.
- Trump promised to cut electricity prices by half within 18 months through faster permitting and increased domestic oil and gas production.
- The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported a 4% increase in electricity prices over the 12 months ending June 2026.
- The states with the highest electricity prices in April 2026 include Hawaii (46.62 cents/kWh), California (35.25), and Connecticut (32.24).
- Rising electricity prices are influenced by higher fuel costs, increased demand from data centers using artificial intelligence, and limited power supply growth.
- The Trump administration rolled back renewable energy policies, which a think tank says could raise energy costs by about $460 per year for households by 2035.
- The U.S. Energy Information Administration expects electricity prices to keep rising, especially on the East Coast, through 2026 and 2027.
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