Gas Prices Are High Now, but for Many Americans They Were Even Higher in the Past
Gas prices have surged amid the Iran conflict, but adjusted for inflation and wages, 2008 was costlier.
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Americans’ views of data centers have turned more negative
Americans’ views of data centers have turned more negative since January. But many are unsure or unfamiliar with them.
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How global energy production is changing, in 6 charts
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Dozens of countries have lowered energy taxes or taken other policy steps in response to Iran war
Over 100 countries have enacted energy policy changes in response to the Middle East conflict, from tax adjustments to fuel subsidies.
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What to know about U.S. oil production and consumption in 6 charts
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71% of U.S. homeowners say their home insurance costs have gone up
The two reasons homeowners cite most often are insurance companies wanting to make more money and the costs of repairing and rebuilding.
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Many Americans hold utility companies responsible for their rising home energy bills
Three-quarters of U.S. adults say their home energy costs have gone up in recent years, including 42% who say these costs have gone up a lot.
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Gas Prices Are Americans’ Top Concern in Iran War
69% of Americans are worried about higher gas prices due to the Iran war, and 45% say the U.S. is not doing enough to avoid civilian causalities.
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Americans’ Shifting Views on Energy Issues
The share of Republicans who say the country should prioritize oil, coal and natural gas over wind and solar power has doubled to 71% over the last six years.
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Support for expanding nuclear power is up in both parties since 2020
About six-in-ten U.S. adults now say they favor more nuclear power plants to generate electricity, up from 43% in 2020.
