The American Legislative Exchange Council has issued a report on energy affordability in every state, ranking Pennsylvania 33rd in the nation, despite producing “far more electricity than it consumes.”
The 2026 “Energy Affordability Report” shows Pennsylvanians paying an average of 12.51 cents per kilowatt hour for electricity, compared to 11.86 cents in the 2025 report and 9.97 cents two years ago.
On another energy front, the Keystone State fell to number 42 in the nation in gasoline and diesel prices, paying $3.28 on average for a gallon of gas and $4.02 for diesel.
The 2026 report uses data from 2024 for electricity rates, and from 2025 for gas and diesel. Those prices, of course, have skyrocketed since the military action began in Iran.
The national average for electricity was 13.69 cents per kilowatt hour. The highest rate was paid by Hawaiians, at 38 cents, and Californians, who paid 27.04 cents.
