A condition that is very "dependence".
In terms of energy, we can never be free to determine the price, we only have the freedom to use it, limiting its use according to our needs and according to the money we have.
In developing countries the conditions are much worse, even the absence of electricity is not a problem for households, but not for production. They are big factories.
When electricity is reduced, the priority of consumption is for those who produce, household electricity is entirely for consumption.
Thankfully there is no winter here, if it's too hot, just take off your clothes and soak in the flowing rivers. LOL
Yes - it comes down to what we are used to and what we are used to not having. Though in Finland, it is very difficult without heating :)
But, just like dipping in a river, when cold, it is always possible to more clothes on.