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New Jersey electricity costs rise more than twice the rate of inflation

New figures from the Labor Department show prices climbed over 5% in the past year.

News 12 Staff

Sep 4, 2025, 12:46 PM

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Electricity prices are surging across the Garden State — more than twice the rate of inflation.

New figures from the Labor Department show prices climbed over 5% in the past year.

In New Jersey, customers are paying 25% more on average for electricity.

Research points to the AI boom fueling the hike, with power-hungry data centers putting a strain on the grid.

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