i am on the budget plan for my gas. my monthly cost just jumped 40% from $99 to $139. the electric company, also budget plan, has asked the public utilities commission for ohio for a 40% increase also, so it would be $55 to $77. my water/sewer bill went up last year 37%, that varies but is around $110 for 3 months. my salary did not go up by 40% this year. these costs are astounding.