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"We are seeing supply prices skyrocket on their electric bills, but we're also seeing delivery charges go up," explains a consumer advocacy spokesperson with Citizens Utility Board in Chicago.
A large portion of the City of Marion is without power.Â
Energy prices are climbing across the country which is leading to higher bills and according to experts those prices may keep rising.
Potential rolling blackouts for some power customers is a possibility after one local company sent a letter to inform consumers.
Ameren Illinois activated its Emergency Operations Center at 6:30 a.m. Friday morning to assess damage caused by severe weather.Â
The average customer is expected to see a price increase of $52 a month on their supply costs.
Officials with Ameren Illinois want you to know your bill is going up. It's due to energy costs associated with their bill.
Significant global events are causing prices to increase in many areas. One of those is in the power sector.