Ipsos Finds 70% of Consumers Expect Higher Energy and Utility Costs in Next Six Months

By Public Technologies
  • Ipsos’ 2026 Cost of Living Monitor found 70% expect higher energy and utility costs over the next six months.
  • Global conflicts were cited by 76% as driving living costs higher, ahead of the global economy or national governments.
  • Across 33 countries, 38% described their finances as comfortable or all right, versus 27% finding conditions difficult.
  • Lower-income households faced greater strain, with 38% struggling financially versus 24% comfortable or all right.


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