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Electricity Prices Surge 6%: Hawaii Hits Highest Rates

3/16/2026

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The national average electricity price is 17.24 cents per kilowatt-hour, up 6% from last year.
North Dakota has the lowest rate at 11.02 cents per kilowatt-hour.
Hawaii has the highest rate at 41.62 cents per kilowatt-hour, influenced by geography.
California, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and New York have high costs, while Nebraska, Idaho, Oklahoma, and Arkansas offer lower rates, affecting households, especially those facing inflation.

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The national average electricity price is 17.24 cents per kilowatt-hour, up 6% from last year.
North Dakota has the lowest rate at 11.02 cents per kilowatt-hour.
Hawaii has the highest rate at 41.62 cents per kilowatt-hour, influenced by geography.
California, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and New York have high costs, while Nebraska, Idaho, Oklahoma, and Arkansas offer lower rates, affecting households, especially those facing inflation.