Staff Reports
The White House Press Secretary, Karine Jean-Pierre, faced some backlash for her comments about gas prices on Monday. A reporter asked if President Biden was considering any new actions to address the rising gas prices, and Jean-Pierre mentioned that the gas prices remained lower than their 2022 peak. She also emphasized the president’s efforts in boosting jobs, wages, and clean energy manufacturing.
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However, critics pointed out that the current gas prices are only slightly lower than a year ago and significantly higher than when President Biden took office. The national average price for a gallon of gas was reported to be $3.644 on Tuesday, compared to $3.669 per gallon a year ago and about $2.39 when Biden first became president.
Many Americans are feeling the impact of rising gas prices, and some believe that the administration needs to take more decisive actions to address this issue. The controversy over Jean-Pierre’s remarks underscores the ongoing concern about the cost of fuel and its impact on people’s daily lives and the economy.
As gas prices continue to be a hot topic, it remains to be seen how the Biden administration will respond to the growing pressure to provide relief to American consumers who are feeling the pinch at the pump.
