The U.S. Oil and Gas Association received a blow to President Biden after he tweeted this Saturday that “companies that run gas stations” should “lower the price they are charging at the pump,” telling him they should of “making sure the WH The inmate who posted this tweet is registered on Econ 101 for the fall semester.”
“Working there, Mr. President. In the meantime, have a happy quarter and please make sure the WH intern who posted this tweet is registered on Econ 101 for the fall semester … ”he tweeted.
On Sunday, Biden tweeted that “companies that run gas stations” should keep in mind that “this is a time of war and global danger.”
“My message to the companies that work gas stations and setting prices at the pump is simple: this is a time of war and global danger, “Biden tweeted Saturday.” Lower the price you’re charging at the pump to reflect the cost you’re paying for the product. And do it now. “
Biden’s tweet comes when gas prices average $ 4,812 nationwide, an increase of 5 cents from a month ago. In some states, however, prices are much higher.
In California, the average price per gallon of gasoline is $ 6.244 and in Illinois it is $ 5.325.
Biden has tried to shift the blame for rising gasoline prices to Russian President Vladimir Putin, dubbing it “Putin’s Price Rise,” a term repeatedly used by the White House, despite its campaign promise to always take responsibility and not blame others.
Biden’s call to action follows a failed proposal by the Oval Office to implement a 90-day tax holiday, which was rejected even by Democratic deputies as extravagant.
Gas prices average $ 4,812 nationwide, but prices are much higher in some states. AAA
During the presidential campaign, Biden promised to sacrifice the energy boom, low prices and even jobs for the sake of his green agenda.
In the December 2019 Democratic debate, moderator Tim Alberta asked, “Three consecutive U.S. presidents have enjoyed periods of explosive economic growth due to a boom in oil and natural gas production. As president, would you be willing to sacrifice some of that growth, even knowing potentially that it could displace thousands, perhaps hundreds of thousands of blue-collar workers in the interest of the transition to this greener economy?
“The answer is yes,” the former vice president said.
Biden canceled the Keystone XL pipeline, which reportedly delivered about 870,000 barrels of oil a day from Canada to Texas refineries, and “paused” oil and gas leases on federal land during his first hours in office. . Texas Gov. Greg Abbott recently warned of a discretionary Environmental Protection Agency rule that, if imposed, would further increase gas prices.
“Lower the price you’re charging at the pump to reflect the cost you’re paying for the product. And do it now.” tweeted Biden.Getty Images / Lindsey Nicholson
Biden has ranged from accepting high gasoline prices as the price of an “incredible transition” to a “green” economy, blaming Vladimir Putin, blaming energy producers and now blaming gas station owners, who only they earn a few cents per gallon of gasoline. gas they sell.