Head of US Energy Alliance Says Biden Administration’s Energy Policies Are Driving Up Costs of Oil and Gas

Gasoline prices above $5 per gallon are displayed at a gas station on Nov. 15, 2021. Mario Tama/Getty Images

While the COVID-19 pandemic has spurred energy demand, leading to increased prices, the Biden administration’s reliance on imports is a greater contributor to the increased costs of oil and gas, according to Jerry Simmons, the president of the Domestic Energy Producers Alliance (DEPA).