Soaring summer power bills spark protests -- and even disconnections
Her last bill topped $1,370, including a $598 deposit following previous late payments. TULSA, Okla. — Raelynn McMurchy was shocked when she opened her most recent electric bill. After some late payments in the past, the utility had tacked on a deposit of nearly $600, pushing the total to $1,373.
- ▪Her last bill topped $1,370, including a $598 deposit following previous late payments.
- ▪TULSA, Okla. — Raelynn McMurchy was shocked when she opened her most recent electric bill.
- ▪After some late payments in the past, the utility had tacked on a deposit of nearly $600, pushing the total to $1,373.
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Economy Soaring summer power bills spark protests — and even disconnections August 26, 20265:01 AM ET Scott Horsley Tulsa Power Listen · 4:22 4:22 Transcript Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/nx-s1-5943289/nx-s1-9900241" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript Raelynn McMurchy, left, with her husband Tucker and daughter Ella, launched an online petition over high power bills. Her last bill topped $1,370, including a $598 deposit following previous late payments. Raelynn McMurchy hide caption toggle caption Raelynn McMurchy Sign up for the Planet Money newsletter. The world is confusing. Economics can help. TULSA, Okla.
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