40°C Heatwave — How Rising Temperatures Spike Energy Bills and Pressure Inflation
Heat waves reach 40°C, forcing households to cut cooling use and nudging energy prices higher, tightening households’ budgets across the globe.
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Heat waves reach 40°C, forcing households to cut cooling use and nudging energy prices higher, tightening households’ budgets across the globe.
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