能源涨价 美国严重欠费家庭数量增加

Group 1 - The core issue highlighted is the increasing number of American households unable to pay their energy bills, with a reported 3.8% increase in households with severe utility bill arrears since the beginning of Trump's second term [4] - The average monthly energy bill for some families has surged to $1,800, three times the previous level, exacerbated by rising costs of electricity and gas [4] - The National Energy Assistance Directors' Association predicts a 9.2% increase in heating costs for American households this winter due to rising electricity and gas prices [4] Group 2 - A significant finding is that one in every twenty American households is severely behind on their utility payments, facing potential collection agency actions [6] - The rising energy bills and persistent inflation have led to increased dissatisfaction among American families regarding the government's handling of economic issues [7] - Experts warn that the Trump administration's proposed cuts to funding for local governments to assist low-income families with energy bills could worsen the situation, as rising costs of electricity are driven by increased demand and higher generation costs [7]