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Search results for "Fast-rising oil prices sent US businesses' costs higher in March"

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Raphael Warnock stated on April 05, 2022 in a letter to President Joe Biden:
“While the initial increase in oil prices resulted in a near instantaneous increase in gas prices for consumers, the subsequent decrease in crude oil prices has failed to meaningfully provide relief for Georgia's families at the pump.”
By Louis Jacobson, Amy Sherman• April 20, 2022
Facebook posts stated on March 14, 2022 in a Facebook post:
Comparing the price of oil and gas in June 2008 to March 2022 shows that oil companies are “price gouging.”
By Madison Czopek• March 17, 2022
Sherrod Brown stated on March 23, 2012 in a news release:
Says excessive speculation is pushing up oil prices and a recent report estimates it "adds 56 cents to every gallon of gasoline siphoned from the pump."
By Peter Krouse• May 2, 2012
Jane Timken stated on April 13, 2022 in a campaign ad:
Joe Biden's spending “has sent prices skyrocketing."
By Jon Greenberg• April 20, 2022
Barack Obama stated on October 06, 2011 in a press conference at the White House:
The Arab Spring … "drove up gas prices."
By Louis Jacobson• October 7, 2011
Fred Upton stated on March 08, 2011 in a letter to fellow Members of Congress:
A bill that would halt the EPA from regulating greenhouse gases would help "stop rising gas prices."
By Louis Jacobson• March 14, 2011
Ron Johnson stated on March 18, 2022 in Twitter:
Gas prices are high “due to the Democrats’ war on fossil fuels.”
By Laura Schulte• March 29, 2022
John Thune stated on January 04, 2015 in comments on "Fox News Sunday":
Says President Barack Obama's own administration has done five environmental impact assessments of the Keystone XL pipeline, "all of which have said it would have a minimum impact on the environment."    
By Jon Greenberg• January 4, 2015
Facebook posts stated on March 07, 2022 in a Facebook post:
"Gas is high because they shut down production in the U.S.” under the Biden administration.
By Jeff Cercone• March 9, 2022
Facebook posts stated on January 28, 2021 in a Facebook post:
Says Joe Biden’s order stopping the Keystone pipeline “made oil more expensive for us to use.”
By Tom Kertscher• February 15, 2021
Facebook posts stated on November 19, 2021 in a Facebook post:
Low gas prices in Russia, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia show that Joe Biden’s decision to cancel the Keystone Pipeline project is to blame for U.S. prices.
By Tom Kertscher• December 1, 2021
Ron Johnson stated on August 23, 2022 in Twitter:
"Democrats' radical green energy policies caused record gas prices. "
By D.L. Davis• September 16, 2022
Facebook posts stated on March 07, 2021 in a Facebook post:
Says Joe Biden executive orders caused price increases of 50 cents in gas and 10% in food.
By Tom Kertscher• March 10, 2021
Bill Nelson stated on April 15, 2012 in an op-ed in POLITICO:
At the same time gas prices have increased, "the share of the oil market controlled by speculators has more than doubled over the past 10 years."
By Katie Sanders• April 24, 2012
Eric Hovde stated on March 29, 2012 in a radio ad:
"The failed economic policies" of President Barack Obama, the Democrats and the Federal Reserve "are making gas prices higher while America’s economy is running on fumes."
By James B. Nelson• May 4, 2012
Facebook posts stated on March 07, 2022 in a Facebook post:
U.S. imports 1% of its oil from Russia while “Exxon, Chevron, BP and Shell profits are at their highest level in over 7 years.”
By Andy Nguyen• March 10, 2022
Erica Smith stated on December 30, 2021 in a tweet:
“Corporate profit margins are at their highest point in 70 years. … They’re overcharging us for gas, medicine, and groceries, and pocketing the difference.”
By Paul Specht• January 7, 2022
Joni Ernst stated on March 19, 2022 in an email newsletter:
“Gas prices have been going up since the president’s first day in office, starting with his move to shut down the Keystone XL pipeline.”
By Eleanor Hildebrandt• March 30, 2022
Facebook posts stated on October 20, 2021 in a Facebook post:
“Gas prices were WAY higher in 2008, under REPUBLICAN president George W. Bush.”
By Gabrielle Settles• October 25, 2021
Tommy Thompson stated on March 23, 2012 in a campaign speech:
Every time the price of gasoline rises 1 cent, "it's a billion dollars out of our economy that goes to Saudi Arabia."
By Tom Kertscher• April 19, 2012

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