Fact Check: Do New Yorkers Pay 49% More Than the National Average for Electricity?

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Claimant: Tom O’Mara


Claim: New Yorkers pay 49% more than the national average for electricity.


Rating: MOSTLY TRUE


Explanation: Federal data from November 2025 show residential and commercial electricity prices in New York were about 49% higher than the national average. Industrial and transportation rates were also above average, though by smaller margins.


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Date: 02/16/2026


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Last Updated on February 16, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check

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