The MSNBC panel addressed the conspiracy theory that Russia and Saudi Arabia are intentionally inflating oil and gas prices to politically support President Trump in the fall.
“Stephanie Rule’s 11th Hour” introduced this idea in a segment that talked about the gradual rise in gas prices in the lead-up to the election. Ruhl noted that gas prices often rise before the summer, but suggested there may be a more sinister influence behind the rise.
“In the summer, this often happens. More people drive their cars. That drives up demand. That’s normal. But there are other reasons as well. Something more intentional. , or even political, like Saudi Arabia and Russia, which will continue to cut oil production until June, but remember that lower production means higher prices,” Ruhl said. Told.
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Gasoline prices rose by about 6% in April. (Getty Images)
She introduced former Jeb Bush communications director Tim Miller and former Benny Sanders campaign adviser Chuck Rocha, who seemed to agree with her.
“One of the biggest concerns I had this year, I have some concerns this year, but one of the bigger concerns is exactly what we’re talking about right now. I think this is pretty clear.” [Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman] I would rather have Donald Trump in the White House. Of course, the same goes for President Putin. Therefore, there is a possibility that monkey business will occur for oil prices beyond June and into this year. I think that’s an issue that the White House has to address,” Miller said.
Ruhl later said, “These prices are not because of President Biden…We have the highest oil production in U.S. history, and there are some foreign oil producers who want to support DJT.”
“I want to be clear that the Republicans know how to use this and they will use this against Joe Biden,” Rocha said, adding that people are worried about gas prices, “even if he has nothing to do with it.” Even if they don’t, they will blame the person responsible,” he added.
From 2023 onwards, Saudi Arabia Like the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), it is cutting oil production, and there is no sign that this will end anytime soon.
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Gasoline prices in 2022 are at record levels under the Biden administration. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
according to AAA data, the national gas price average was $3.67 on Thursday, marking a 6% increase from last month. This is more than 50% more than the national average price increase since Biden took office in January 2021.
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Gasoline prices also rose to record levels for the national average. Over $5 per gallon in June 2022 under President Biden.
