Media Bias Fact Check (MBFC) publishes daily vetted fact checks from verified IFCN-approved sources. Each claim is independently reviewed for accuracy and context.
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.
Date: 02/16/2026
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Last Updated on February 16, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check