Energy Prices Take Center Stage in D.C. Political Debate

Inside-the-beltway publication Politico reports that high fuel and heating costs are making some federal officials nervous given the looming 2022 election and Republicans intense criticism of the Biden administration’s energy policy.

The story notes that while “most market analysts see little the president can do to alter the market fundamentals and drive costs down in the short term,” some Democrats “are flirting with some new ways to alleviate the crunch” — including restricting natural gas exports. 11/18/2021