Gas Prices in the United States , Now Average $5 Per Gallon.
ABC News reports fuel prices in the
United States officially exceeded
averages of $5 per gallon on June 9.
Data from AAA shows drivers in California currently average prices of $6.40 per gallon.
Experts say a continued drastic rise
in fuel prices is due to a recent
boom in summer travel.
Higher demand has coincided
with shortages of crude oil
due to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
which prompted a widespread industry exit,
leaving millions of barrels of oil off of the market.
As consumers face increased prices at the pump, they have directed their frustrations toward President Joe Biden.
Per a recent ABC/Ipsos poll,
only 37% of Americans approve of
Biden's handling of the economy.
Congressional Republicans say Biden's mismanagement of the country's oil supply has caused increased prices.
Congressional Republicans say Biden's mismanagement of the country's oil supply has caused increased prices.
They also blame his decision to
cancel the construction of the
Keystone XL pipeline in 2021.
They also blame his decision to
cancel the construction of the
Keystone XL pipeline in 2021