Gas Prices in the United States , Now Average $5 Per Gallon.
ABC News reports fuel prices in the United States officially exceeded averages of $5 per gallon on June 9.
Data from AAA shows drivers in California currently average prices of $6.40 per gallon.
Experts say a continued drastic rise in fuel prices is due to a recent boom in summer travel.
Higher demand has coincided with shortages of crude oil due to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Which prompted a widespread industry exit, leaving millions of barrels of oil off of the market.
As consumers face increased prices at the pump, they have directed their frustrations toward President Joe Biden.
Per a recent ABC/Ipsos poll, only 37% of Americans approve of Biden's handling of the economy.
Congressional Republicans say Biden's mismanagement of the country's oil supply has caused increased prices.
Congressional Republicans say Biden's mismanagement of the country's oil supply has caused increased prices.
They also blame his decision to cancel the construction of the Keystone XL pipeline in 2021.
They also blame his decision to cancel the construction of the Keystone XL pipeline in 2021
