3 in 4 U.S. adults say their home energy costs have gone up in the last few years
% who say that over the last few years, their home energy costs have gone up …
Note: Respondents who said “Stayed about the same,” “Gone down a lot/a little,” “Not sure” or did not give an answer are not shown.
Source: Survey of U.S. adults conducted March 16-22, 2026.
PEW RESEARCH CENTER
3 in 4 U.S. adults say their home energy costs have gone up in the last few years
% who say that over the last few years, their home energy costs have gone up …
| Population | Group | A lot | A little | NET |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. adults | total | 42 | 33 | 75 |
| Northeast | region | 56 | 27 | 82 |
| Midwest | region | 43 | 36 | 78 |
| South | region | 40 | 34 | 73 |
| West | region | 36 | 34 | 70 |
Note: Respondents who said “Stayed about the same,” “Gone down a lot/a little,” “Not sure” or did not give an answer are not shown.
Source: Survey of U.S. adults conducted March 16-22, 2026.
PEW RESEARCH CENTER
