WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States government is considering options Russia cuts oil imports and evaluation of potential actions Mitigating the impact on global supply and the impact on consumersThe White House said this Friday (4).
White House spokeswoman Jen Psaki told reporters that the White House is also in contact with US lawmakers on the matter.
“We are looking for ways to reduce Russian oil imports, as well as ensure that we keep up with global supply needs.”
Said Saki.
USA imports more than Russia 20.4 million Average barrels of oil and refined products per month 2021About this 8% According to the Energy Information Administration (IEA), of US liquid fuel imports.
White House economic adviser Cecilia Rouse said that although the US does not import much Russian oil, it is still looking at several countries. possible solutions,
“What is really more important is that we maintain a steady supply of global energy,” she said, adding that the government was “considering a number of options that we could take right now if we cut Russian energy consumption.” Huh”.
Comments are when rise in oil prices Last week, after the United States and its allies imposed sanctions on russia Because of the invasion of Ukraine.
(Reporting by Trevor Hunnicutt and Chris Gallagher)
