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Utility meltdown as Californians face water and power price hikes
New York Post
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Saturday, June 27, 2026
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California, USA
Californians already paying some of the nation's highest utility bills could soon get slammed with a costly double whammy: paying more for both power and water. As Pacific Gas & Electric customers face soaring power rates and California grapples with a deepening water crisis, utility bills are expected to rise significantly, creating affordability challenges for households and businesses across the state.
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New York Post
Saturday, June 27, 2026