JD Vance says UK electricity costs 6x more than the US

After JD Vance claimed UK electricity prices are “four, five, six times” higher than in the United States, The Independent examined the accuracy of the US vice president’s statement more closely. Latest figures show the average monthly electricity cost in the US is about $150, roughly £110, while in the UK a typical monthly energy bill is around £79, roughly $106. Vance also argued that Europe is “completely dependent on unreliable energy sources.” In reality, more than half of the UK’s energy is produced domestically, reducing reliance on imports and exposure to global disruptions. Watch our full report in the video above.