Prices climb, heat bills bite. Trump says it’s “great.”

Inflation rose 3.7% in September.

If rising prices hit your wallet, you’re not wrong.

Heating oil costs are high.

Airfare is up too.

Trump told reporters, “we’re doing great.”

Families are not doing great.

Massachusetts just declared an energy emergency.

The state is expanding heating aid to about 50,000 middle-income households.

Eligible oil-heat families can get up to $680 one time starting in December.

It is also adding $15 million for low-income heating help.

Electric bills will drop this winter by temporarily removing a surcharge.

The Chicago Fed’s president says services inflation is still running hot.

Across the Midwest, people keep naming the same worry: affordability.

So far, this isn’t a blip.

Trump’s rallies push a $5,000 payout if Republicans keep Congress.

NPR reports it would be costly and would need Congress to pass.

It won’t lower your bill.

He also boasts about tariffs and going to war with Iran.

NPR reports both drove up costs.

Last week we flagged a court move that checked a new mail-vote limit so you could keep your shift.

Same pattern.

Big talk. Higher costs.

Talking points do not heat homes.

You don’t have to change who you are to reject this.

You can expect honest math and working heat.

In 2026, take back power from the people telling you this pain is fine.

Pick leaders who focus on prices, not slogans.

• Send this to one friend who keeps hearing everything is “fine.”
• Ask your utility and city where to apply for winter heating aid and bill relief.
• Vote in 2026 for officials who take prices and home heat seriously.
• Check your voter registration at Vote.gov

Countdown

The 2026 midterms are in 17 days.

References

Despite bad inflation report, Trump says economy is doing fine – Oct 15, 2026
Heating bill help coming for Massachusetts families; Healey declares "energy emergency" – CBS News – Oct 5, 2026
The Chicago Fed President answers questions on inflation numbers – Oct 14, 2026