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In Some Towns, Oil Boom Pushing Electricity Prices Up

Texas may have built a reputation as the energy capital of America, but in some parts of the state, like Midland and South Texas, the oil and gas boom has actually driven electric prices up — substantially.

By Mose Buchele, KUT News
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Texas may have built a reputation as the energy capital of America, but in some parts of the state, like Midland and South Texas, the oil and gas boom has actually driven electric prices up — substantially. Read the full story at StateImpact Texas.

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