Energy policies implemented during US President Donald Trump’s second term could increase costs for American families in the coming years, according to a new study by a non-partisan research organization.
The analysis estimates that households in the contiguous United States could face an average of $6,500 in additional costs by 2040. The findings were reported from Kathmandu on October 2, 2026.
What the study estimates
The study projects a potential increase in household energy-related costs under the policies examined. Its estimate applies to households in the contiguous United States and is expressed as an average additional cost by 2040.
The analysis does not mean every household would face the same increase. The reported figure is an average across households in the area covered by the study.
Potential impact on US families
If the projection is borne out, the additional costs could add to the financial burden on American households over the coming years. The study links the projected increase to energy policies implemented during Trump’s second term.
