'In politics, the most simple argument usually resonates. That's why it's a long shot that voters will give Biden a pass on high gas prices, even if they support punishing Putin now' | Analysis by Stephen Collinson
A staggering surge in the elevated cost of filling up since Russia invaded Ukraine represents another gut punch for consumers already swamped by a 40-year peak in inflation coming out of the pandemic.And Biden acknowledged on Tuesday there is more pain to come, telling reporters his executive order banning imports of Russian energy signed Tuesday will heap more pain on gasoline prices ahead of spring break and summer vacation.
High gas prices are especially punishing for working Americans living paycheck to paycheck or for those who have to drive long distances to work or school. Those costs may be amplified as Americans look to visit family or go on vacation with much of the country finally emerging from the pandemic. So Biden also used his speech to deliver a warning to another unpopular target: oil and gas corporations."We understand Putin's war against the people of Ukraine is causing prices to rise.
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