The White House considered sending gas cards to families to help offset record-high gas prices but have decided it’s not feasible.
A source familiar with the administration’s thinking said the Biden Administration is worried gas cards won’t work because of execution issues and fraud concerns.They are studying the pros and cons of various other proposals to help Americans.
Gas prices spiked to record highs after Russia invaded Ukraine but started to gradually decline over the past week. The Biden Administration has already announced the release of oil from emergency stockpiles. It’s a coordinated action with the International Energy Agency.
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