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FIGURE 9.5

Retail electricity prices in GCC vs. the United States, 2018.

Despite recent increases, Gulf electricity prices remain well below average rates in the United States.

Source

: Data compiled by the author and Baker Institute research staff; “Average Retail Price of Electricity, Monthly,” US Energy

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