PBS NewsHour

Lawmakers grill oil executives about rise in gas prices

Clip: 04/06/2022 | 3m 34s

Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, fuel prices have shot up and stayed high. Lawmakers on Capitol Hill Wednesday were laying blame for rising gas prices on executives from BP, Chevron, Shell, ExxonMobil and others. Meanwhile, everyday Americans are feeling the pressure. Amna Nawaz reports.

Aired: 04/06/22 | Rating: NR

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