Tag: Russian Oil

Reports of Atrocities Surface as Russia Retreats

Reports of Atrocities Surface as Russia Retreats

There is nothing more haunting than seeing the image of civilian bodies piling up on the streets of Ukraine’s cities. Russians continue to attack the southern areas of Ukraine, but there are also opening up to peace talks. Officials and spectators are skeptical about ever reaching peace because they think that the meetings are made to delay a larger attack that is coming from the Russians.

Biden Announces Release of Historic Oil Reserve in Effort to Reduce Gas Prices

Biden Announces Release of Historic Oil Reserve in Effort to Reduce Gas Prices

Following a major spike in oil prices in the United States caused by a ban on Russian oil imports, President Biden has now announced he will be releasing a huge historic oil reserve to reduce gas prices. The price of gas has been on the rise, averaging about $4.23 a gallon currently compared to $2.87 at the same time last year. However, after Biden banned Russian oil imports in retaliation for Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the price rose significantly.

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