PRM-010 · Promise · Prices & economy
Cut energy and electricity prices in half within 12 months
Broken
Promised as a candidate on 14 Aug 2024; due 20 Jul 2026. Last checked 18 Oct 2026.
“My goal will be to cut your energy costs in half within 12 months after taking office. We can do that.”
What happened
Both the 12-month and 18-month deadlines passed. Household electricity costs about 9% more per kilowatt-hour than in January 2025, and gasoline is far higher since the Iran war.
Average electricity price
17.9¢/kWhJan 2025 → 19.6¢/kWhSep 2026
Source: BLS average price via FRED
Sources
Cite this promise
Public Trust Tracker. "Cut energy and electricity prices in half within 12 months" (PRM-010). Last checked 18 Oct 2026. https://publictrusttracker.org/promise/prm-010-cut-energy-and-electricity-prices-in-half-within-12-months/
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