Biden responds to $5 gas: 'Outrageous what the war in Ukraine is causing'
Biden emphasized that his administration is utilizing US oil reserves to boost supply
President Biden answered questions from reporters Saturday before he departed Los Angeles.
President Biden blamed the war in Ukraine for rapidly escalating the price of oil and gas, while speaking to reporters Saturday.
A reporter in the press pool following Biden asked the president for his thoughts about the nationwide average price of gas exceeding $5 per gallon. Biden deferred blame to the ongoing invasion of Ukraine.
A gas tank driver delivers 8,500 gallons of gasoline at an ARCO gas station in Riverside, Calif., Saturday, May 28, 2022. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes / AP Newsroom)
"It's outrageous what the war in Ukraine is causing," Biden began.
The president then proceeded to emphasize the government's decision to tap into U.S. oil reserves.
"We're trying very hard to make sure we can significantly increase the amount of barrels of oil that are being pumped out of the reserve we have," he added.
President Biden speaks with reporters before boarding Air Force One at Los Angeles International Airport after attending the Summit of the Americas, Saturday, June 11, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci / AP Newsroom)
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