# War-fueled inflation sends Russian utility bills surging

https://mins.news/en/video/127662

- Reuters, 2026-11-03 18:01 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MbsvTefa9pQ

> A 34-year-old Russian mother was stunned to discover that her latest utility bill had consumed half her paycheck. With war-related spending in full swing, such bills have climbed more than 50% since the Ukraine war began in 2022, including a rise of over 13% this year alone.

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