Beginning this month, utility service is getting more expensive across Richmond, Virginia, with higher charges arriving on electricity, water, and sewer bills at the same time.
For many families in the Richmond area, that means paying more for basic services they cannot simply opt out of.
What’s happening?
Since July 1, a new round of utility rates has been in place across metro Richmond, adding pressure to household budgets already strained by higher costs for essentials.
Axios Richmond reported that this week, Dominion Energy told customers the fuel charge on electric bills went up effective July 1…