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How did the cost of fuels and utilities change between 2000 and 2008?
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The cost of fuels (like gas for heating) and electricity rose by more than 50% between 2000 and 2008. Meanwhile, the income for most individuals in the book who relied on SSI did not change, making getting by barely affordable.