Item: MBFC’s Daily Vetted Fact Checks for 05/12/2026
Rating: Right
Author: Media Bias Fact Check

Media Bias Fact Check selects and publishes fact checks from around the world. We only utilize fact-checkers that are either a signatory of the International Fact-Checking Network (IFCN) or have been verified as credible by MBFC. Further, we review each fact check for accuracy before publishing. We fact-check the fact-checkers and let you know their bias. When appropriate, we explain the rating and/or offer our own rating if we disagree with the fact-checker. (D. Van Zandt)

Claim Codes: Red = Fact Check on a Right Claim, Blue = Fact Check on a Left Claim, Black = Not Political/Conspiracy/Pseudoscience/Other

Fact Checker bias rating Codes: Red = Right-Leaning, Green = Least Biased, Blue = Left-Leaning, Black = Unrated by MBFC

FALSE	Claim via Social Media: “California only has ‘enough’ oil and gas supply to meet demand for the next six weeks.” PolitiFact rating: False (California officials said six weeks is the reliable forecasting window, not when supplies would run out. Current and projected supplies remain sufficient, with additional shipments and refinery production extending availability.) Does California have only six weeks of gasoline left? No.
BLATANT LIE	Claim via Social Media: An image authentically shows a woman named Laree Chante attending the 2026 Met Gala in a dress made of newspaper articles about Jeffrey Epstein. Snopes rating: Fake Don’t fall for alleged image of Met Gala attendee wearing dress made of Epstein articles
BLATANT LIE	Claim via Social Media: Real Trump post says “I am very close to deciding if I will run again in 2028.” Lead Stories rating: False (Fake Post) Fact Check: FAKE Trump Post Says ‘I Am Very Close To Deciding If I Will Run Again In 2028’
BLATANT LIE	Claim via Social Media: A screenshot authentically shows an X post from U.S. President Donald Trump advising Americans to “only drive downhill whenever possible” because “gravity is FREE energy,” as part of a list of tips to save gas. Snopes rating: Fake Did Trump say people should ‘only drive downhill’ to save gas?
FALSE	(International: India): Air India has canceled all of its international flights until July due to fuel shortages. DigitEye India rating: False (Air India has not cancelled all of its international flights until July due to fuel shortages. While Air India CEO and MD Campbell Wilson confirmed targeted reductions on certain routes, there is no evidence showing that all international flights are being suspended.) Has Air India really cancelled all of it’s international flights until July? Fact Check

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