Biden Bans All Imports of Russian Oil And Gas As Prices Skyrocket

Chris Menahan
InformationLiberation
Mar. 08, 2022

Joe Biden on Tuesday announced a ban on Russian oil and gas imports in order to "deal another powerful blow to Putin's war machine."

"We're banning all imports of Russian oil and gas and energy," Biden said Tuesday. "That means Russian oil will no longer be acceptable in U.S. ports and the American people will deal another powerful blow to Putin's war machine."

NOW - Biden bans all imports of Russian oil and gas into the US. pic.twitter.com/Oe29Ecd4Jc
— Disclose.tv (@disclosetv) March 8, 2022

The import ban comes as oil has skyrocketed to nearly $130 a barrel.

"We are going to see increased gas prices here in the United States. In Europe, they will see dramatic increases in prices," Sen. Chris Coons (D-DE) told CNN on Tuesday. "That's the cost of standing up for freedom and standing alongside the Ukrainian people, but it's going to cost us."

Senator Chris Coons expects the Biden administration to announce it's banning Russian oil as soon as today.

Russia warns oil prices could more than double. Coons agrees.

"That's the cost of standing up for freedom." pic.twitter.com/nYLiRdJnV2
— Brianna Keilar (@brikeilarcnn) March 8, 2022

Politico reported Monday that our worthless Congress was going to force the ban on Biden regardless.

From Politico, "Biden set to ban Russian oil under pressure from Congress":

The administration’s newfound interest in an import ban is motivated in part by a desire to avoid a protracted debate over bipartisan oil-ban legislation that could include even more unwelcome provisions further tying the administration’s hands diplomatically. It also helps avoid the potential embarrassment of lawmakers appearing tougher on Putin than the president by forcing his hand and sending him a bill to sign.

Underscoring the urgency of the moment, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said Monday that he had spoken with Biden administration officials about curbing Russian imports “and they’re looking closely at it.” He said the administration is working with European allies — several of whom have already said they oppose a ban — and that he expects the public to hear from the White House relatively soon.

“I’d love for President Biden to do it on his own. I think he’s looking at it very seriously,” said Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), whose vote is critical to Biden’s success in a 50-50 Senate. “It needs to happen.”

I'm sure the good people of West Virginia want to be killed at the pump to punish Putin.

I support banning Russian oil and gas sales to the U.S.

Putin may find other buyers for what he’s selling.

But we are putting crippling sanctions on Russia over its brutal invasion of Ukraine.

And I don’t want a single U.S. dollar contributing to his war machine. pic.twitter.com/WLqJSNyveF
— Adam Schiff (@RepAdamSchiff) March 6, 2022

Biden has already moved to cozy up to Nicolas Maduro for oil.

The U.S. wants Venezuela to open up to American companies without having to enter into ventures with PdVSA. Venezuela would get investments to raise production and U.S. help reintegrating into the global financial system. https://t.co/vEApc7YPHm
— Juan Forero (@WSJForero) March 8, 2022

Maduro was an evil dictator who needed to be overthrown a year ago but now he's our greatest ally!

Venezuela President Nicolás Maduro has signaled an interest in improving relations with the U.S. following weekend talks with high-level American officials prompted in part by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and concerns about rising gas prices in the U.S. https://t.co/3tos7knRBh
— The Associated Press (@AP) March 8, 2022

Polls showed the overwhelming majority of Americans did not want to get involved in the Ukraine-Russia war but our Congress knows better. We all must sacrifice so that NATO can expand!

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