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Russia raises utility bills as wartime inflation bites
Original: A rise in utility bills comes as Russia grapples with inflation fueled by a wartime economy, with a tight labor market a
Russian households face a rise in utility bills as the country battles persistent inflation driven by its wartime economy. Higher military spending and a tight labor market are pushing up wages and prices, adding to cost-of-living pressures. Observers note the increases signal growing strain on ordinary Russians as the economy remains mobilized for the war effort.
Why now: Rising household costs amid wartime inflation directly affect ordinary Russians and highlight economic strain from the war.
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