EJ Antoni: “E.J. Antoni: U.S. utility prices down 1.5% since Iran war began”
Original Report
As is often the case, I cannot verify this claim made by EJ Antoni, Chief Economist for Heritage Foundation. What is true is that the price of natural gas (piped) has declined. But not for...
As is often the case, I cannot verify this claim made by EJ Antoni, Chief Economist for Heritage Foundation. What is true is that the price of natural gas (piped) has declined. But not for electricity. And roughly 42% of households are heated/cooled by electricity (a rising share), compared to 47% for natural gas. In […]
Glass House Analysis
Inflation is the silent tax that erodes purchasing power, hitting hardest those who can least afford it. When grocery bills rise faster than wages, families face impossible choices between food, medicine, and rent. Unlike market volatility that mainly affects investors, inflation touches everyone who buys groceries, fills a gas tank, or pays rent.
Energy prices affect virtually every aspect of daily life—from commuting costs to heating bills to the price of groceries (which must be transported). For working families, energy represents one of the most volatile and impactful line items in their budgets. Energy policy decisions ripple through the economy, affecting everything from manufacturing competitiveness to household financial stress.
The implications extend beyond the immediate news cycle. Every economic development creates ripples that affect employment, prices, and opportunities in ways that may not be immediately visible but are deeply felt. By tracking these connections, we can better understand how the economy truly works—not as an abstract machine, but as a human system shaped by and shaping the lives of millions.
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