Democracy Dies in Darkness
Democrats embrace politically risky strategy on rising gas prices
Ban on Russian oil will probably worsen the situation, creating a potential political headache for Democrats. Biden sought to push back by blaming Putin.

President Biden and congressional Democrats united Tuesday behinda ban on Russian oil and natural gas imports, embracing a politically risky strategy that is expected to drive up already-rising fuel prices while seeking to pin the blame for Americans’ pain at the pump on Vladimir Putin.

