Biden shocked to learn high gas prices are his fault
By: Kaylee McGhee White (MSN)
I don't think anyone in Washington knows what it's like outside the beltway.
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President Joe Biden appeared shocked this week to discover that gas prices are so high. Just wait until he finds out his administration is the reason why.
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"We got a higher demand for goods at the same time we're facing disruptions in the supplies to make those goods. This is a recipe for delays and for higher prices, and people are feeling it," Biden said in Baltimore on Wednesday. "They're feeling it. Did you ever think you'd be paying this much for a gallon of gas? In some parts of California, they're paying $4.50 a gallon!"
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Maybe Biden is just now noticing, but drivers have been paying significantly more at the pump for several months now. The average retail price of a gallon of gas began to climb in May and has now reached a seven-year high, according to the American Automobile Association. On average, people are spending about $3.42 per gallon and $20 more to fill up their tanks than they did this time last year.
Biden tried to claim last month that he can't do much about gas prices, but that's just not true. He effectively has control of our oil supply and has chosen to stifle that supply by targeting U.S.-based pipelines. As one of his first acts in office, he announced a moratorium on drilling permit issuances on federal lands and water and revoked the permit of the Keystone XL Pipeline, which would have sent 830,000 barrels of oil a day to Nebraska and then to points south and east. And now, he is encouraging a review of a proposed pipeline replacement project that would carry 540,000 barrels a day through Michigan.
The results of these policies have been higher gas prices and an increased dependency on OPEC and foreign governments that have a financial interest in keeping those prices high. Instead of taking matters into his own hands and increasing America's own supply, Biden has taken to begging OPEC to increase its oil production. And all the while, the cost of a gallon of gas continues to rise. Some Wall Street analysts expect drivers to be paying $5 per gallon at the pump by next year.
So, to answer Biden's question, no, people did not expect to be paying this much for gas. But they probably didn't expect the president of the United States not to understand the economic consequences of supply and demand either.
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This says pretty much all that needs to be said
In 2007 when gas breached $4 it wasn't Bushes fault at all...
in 2009 when gas was only $1.75 it wasn't Obama's credit
because POTUS doesn't control oil & gas supply and demand.
From 2011 trough 2014 it was Obamas fault that gasoline remained between $4 and $3.
In January 2015 it dropped to $2.10, again no credit to the sitting President.
When it rose to $2.75 there were calls to impeach Obama.
Silence in January of 2016 when gas prices dropped to $1.75.
When gas declined to $2.23 in July of 2017, Trump claimed full credit
and the ass kissers at the Washington Examiner couldn't stop
fawning over the Trump Administration.
Remember Gerry Ford being raked over the coals for the gas shortage of 1973 when gas
prices went from 50 cents to over $4 ?
No, neither do I because the GOP believes in the free market place & capitalism
except when they don't control the WH.
More partisan BS & whining by the Examiner and it's sycophants..
Partisan BS?
From whom?
Gas prices have risen because Biden chosen to stifle America's oil production. Plain and simple.
See 4.1
The American Petroleum Institute's (API) president and CEO tells Fox News that Biden administration policies are a key factor in surging energy prices, and he expressed concern for consumers heading into winter months.
foxnews.com/us/biden-policies-key-factor-surging-energy-american-petroleum-institute-president
Fox News, the anti Biden channel?
I agree with 4.1
Thanks
If you were referring to your comment at 4.1.2.
who the fuck made 24 year old Kahylee McGee White anything other than an opinion writer for the Examiner
whose biases are obvious?
Just more words spilling across the internet for like minded people to tribalize.
Great seed!
/s
The president does temper the atmosphere - Obama is history's greatest gun salesman.
I don't have a comment at 4.1.2
Really? The media, Democrats, and left blasted him endlessly for it. Funny when Joe begs OPEC to increase oil production it is OK; but when Bush Jr did it- stop the presses.
Is Obama going to take credit for the recession? Now that would really be a first. The only reason gas was $1.75 was the US economy was in the tank.
No, but the actions they take can.
Did Obama do anything to lower the costs? Remember this is the President that wanted high gas prices to get people out of their pickup trucks and SUV's and into more fuel efficient cars; and did everything in his power to do it.
Seems you don't understand supply and demand. With gas prices that high every oil producing country in the world increased their levels; and the US oil industry increased fracking and shale oil production. Prove those calls to impeach Obama were over the price of oil. Now there were calls to impeach Obama for the Benghazi cover up; the IRS scandal; the Bergdahl terrorist exchange etc. Also note that no impeachment papers were ever filed against Obama. If only the Democrats could show such restraint.
Again, what did Obama have to do with it? The world was producing oil and gas at a faster rate than it was becoming consumed so prices fell.
Here comes the disconnect. How could they decline to $2.23 form $1.75? Misplace another price increase under Obama's watch?
Remember that Ford wasn't the cause of that; it was Nixon? Ford was raked over the coals for many things- especially the pardoning of Nixon. He wasn't spared the high gas prices from the left; or is it only wrong when Republicans do it? Funny you left Carter out with the insanely long gas lines; and only being to fuel your car on certain days depending on what your license plate ended in. Being a kid back then was a ton of fun. Cars stay parked; and we got to bike everywhere- no matter how many miles out it was.
If only you held the left to the same damn standards.
Now please tell us how these actions by Biden didn't lower the amount of oil in the US? Little things like trying to cancel oil development contracts on federal lands. Shutting down two major oil and gas pipelines between the US and Canada. Putting an EO in place that regulates the amount of methane that can be producing while drilling for oil. Dumb things like that can diminish the amount of oil in the market when demand is high and increase the cost. That is the very definition of supply and demand. Biden took actions that affected the supply; and demand didn't decrease.
Considering the number of Democrat hosts and guests, FNC is hardly the "anti Biden channel". I doubt that ABC, CBS, NBC, MSNBC, and CNN combined can claim the same bipartisanship.
Completely ridiculous.
Exploration doesn't affect current production.
I'll just skip the other BS. Canceling Canadian pipelines transporting Canadian crude and shale oil to
Houston only hurts the one refinery who turns the crap into kerosene for shipment to China.
Not our oil.
Don't worry, the next Republican POTUS will undoubtedly roll all of the emission laws back.
Nothing else to discuss if you don't understand supply & demand.
Carlson, Hannity, Ingraham and Pirro are the faces associated with Fox, deal with it.
Very busy day.
Very profitable.
I lost my NT focus for a moment, lol
My response still applies to yours.
Hope your day was as good as
or better than mine
(and then you would not care about this scheizen)
That is total BS! Biden has nothing to do with gas price fluctuation.
Harold Ford, Jessica Tarlov, Juan Williams, Chris Wallace, Lawrence Jones, Neil Cavuto, Geraldo Rivera (depending on which way he wants to blow his political bias), and (formerly) Donna Brazile are also the faces of FNC. As you said, deal with it.
Frequent Democrat guests are Debbie Dingle, Henry Cuellar, Tulsi Gabbard, Joe Manchin, and several others.
I could add more to the above lists, but this should suffice.
Please see 1.1.15 .
You proved my point, thanks.
Two occasional guests on "The Five" which Juan was asked to leave?
Agree, Chris Wallace is an enigma.
Lawrence Jones ( had to look him up ) is a libertarian like "Never Trumper" Cavuto,
that doesn't make them liberals or FNC "bipartisan"
In fact, being a Democrat isn't indicative of being liberal as Manchin and Senica prove week after week.
Geraldo?? Donna??
Hope you didn't hurt your back bending over backwards....
Occasional? Really? Ford and Tarlov are on The Five almost every day, and Juan Williams still works for FNC. In fact, in a very recent FNC commercial to commemorate the channel's 25th anniversary, Juan Williams said that he's worked for FNC for 25 years.
Thanks for proving my point.
I wouldn't know Deb, I don't watch much TV anymore, we "stream" the Discovery Channel
and watch football,
so I accept you as an authority over the internet which described them as "occasional" guests
on a show I have never seen...
Although you've risibly and frequently addressed me as "Deb" in your comments for over four years, I believe it's time for you to start addressing me by my real given name. Deb is a nice name, but mine is Jasper. I do hope you understand and will comply.
To each, his/her/their own. In our spare time, my wife and I watch and read left, right, and independent news so we can learn all sides. We also watch the History Channel and movies when we can.
I am far from "an authority over the internet", but I do know how to properly and effectively use it.
I will Tell No Rush you said hello....
Since the US is a free country, you can say hello to whomever you wish. Enjoy the remainder of the weekend.
Thanks
That is indeed the bottom line here.
He will remember what he already knew.
High gas prices hurts the econemy and makes many people mad
Dallas average is around $2.84....STOP the presses!
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Well yeah for you.
That is far below the average for the rest of the US and your state..
AAA Gas Prices
I am sure you understand how gas prices effect the economy and the cost of finished goods.
It’s $4.45 for the absolutely least expensive premium unleaded in Redding, Ca. The average is about $4.80 and the most expensive is a Chevron on a major I-5 interchange is $5.13 today.
and why are you complaining?
for principle?
for others?
Are you working or recuperating at home still?
Either way, you can't brag about investments and bitch about pricing.
More than you do sister Sunshine, lol.
As is the rest of the world, since an American President has never had the ability to set oil prices.
Didn't read the article it seems. It is his actions and inactions affecting the prices.
For sure. My 22 year old car runs best on premium unleaded and $4.45 is the cheapest I can get that for where I live. $4.85 is the average and I’ve seen some Chevron and Shell stations at $5.15.
So you are saying that an American President does have the ability to set oil prices.
Nope you are and quit putting fucking words in my posts. He doesn't SET anything. Read it again, His actions and inactions AFFECT the market and therefore pricing.
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Nope! You are mistaken about how reality works.
But Biden has stifled production so therefore he has directly influenced oil prices.
Joe Biden, shocked to learn he is President.
Lets go Brandon!
And as I posted the last time you posted this fiction:
As I posted the other day with no response in response to your need to use a meme, and one full of bullshit at that, instead of commenting in your own words.
And I suspect I will get the same crickets today.
Remember China's "gang of four?"
Clueless Joe opens his mouth again!
As a Californian I can attest to this. Finding premium over $5 a gallon is becoming more common. Regular is generally 20-40 cents a gallon less than premium. I found the “bargain” in Redding, Ca. at $4.23 for 87 grade and $4.43 for 91 grade octane. $4.59 and 4.89 are average here.