Electricity prices rising by double the rate of inflation. Data center demand means no relief ahead, analysts say

The impact of the AI industry on electricity prices has turned into a major political flashpoint ahead of the midterm elections this November.

# Electricity prices rising by double the rate of inflation. Data center demand means no relief ahead, analysts say The impact of the AI industry on electricity prices has turned into a major political flashpoint ahead of the midterm elections this November. **Read the full article:** [CNBC](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/02/12/electricity-price-data-center-ai-inflation-goldman.html) *This article was originally published by CNBC. MoneyWiseInc provides expert curation of the best financial content from trusted sources.*