Rising Energy Prices Are Pushing Millions More People Into Poverty

The energy and economic crises of 2022 plunged millions into poverty last year, with many people around the world struggling to pay their energy bills and contend with rising consumer costs. While Europe and other parts of the world made it through the winter with enough natural gas to power heating, lighting, and cooking, ongoing energy shortages and rising prices are expected to exacerbate energy poverty over the coming year.  More and more people worldwide have been experiencing poverty in the face of continually rising energy bills, other…