The cost of fuels like gasoline and natural gas is pushing Lakeland residents’ utility bills into the uncomfortably high territory.
Geopolitical factors like the war in Ukraine have pushed up fuel prices. Hot weather across the world has also increased the demand for electricity.
From fuel to electricity to consumer goods – supplies are low and demands are high, creating a financial crunch for everyone.
Catheryn Lacy with Lakeland Electric told Lakeland Gazette, unfortunately, there’s not a near end in sight.
“You have this unusually hot weather, not just in the US, in Europe, and across the world. So everyone is using more natural gas,” she explained.
Lacy also says that 20 million people in the United States are reportedly behind on their utility bills; 4,000 of them are Lakeland Electric customers.
A ray of hope comes in the form of programs for those who can’t keep up. Lacy said most local power companies – including Lakeland Electric – will help customers with payment plans.
Lakeland Electric customers who need help should call customer service at 1-800-929-4876.
No, it’s not geopolitical or the war in Ukraine, it’s this disaster of a “president” that is ruining our country. He is selling our reserves to China, the country he owes for his son’s dirty business dealings. It’s time the media stop covering for this crap show and be honest to the American people.
Commentary is one time, where your fact?
LE will never understand how to run an electric company and customer will pay, and pay, and pay, make no mistake. They have city politics, internal politics, bad decisions, and the list goes on. Will it ever get better, of course not.