The White House on Monday said that it is “really important” that Americans understand that sky-rocketing gas prices are a “global challenge” while reminding them that the cost of fuel is even higher in countries like Canada and Germany.
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre made the remarks during a press briefing when asked if President Joe Biden’s administration is working on any new initiatives or policies that might be put in place if prices continue to surge across the nation.
During the briefing, the press secretary pointed to Russia’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine which has further exacerbated the price of gas following the economic rebound in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic….