He noted that gas station owners must lower prices immediately, as the time has come for “global risks.”
“My message to the companies that operate gas stations and set prices at gas stations is simple: this is a time of war and global danger. Reduce prices. And do it right now,” the message says.
The price of gasoline in the US hit record highs in March, hit new all-time highs in May, and topped $5 a gallon in June.
Earlier, Biden said that the United States and the European Union were ready for the fact that sanctions against the Russian Federation will cause a jump in prices for energy resources.
In June, seven oil companies are due to meet with the president under pressure from the White House to cut fuel prices as they make record profits. However, Chevron CEO Michael Wirth said criticism of the oil industry will not help reduce fuel prices.
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