American President Joe Biden announced Tuesday a ban on “all imports of Russian oil and gas and energy.” The move increases economic pressure against Russia for its invasion of Ukraine. But it could bring higher energy prices and affect the world’s economies. “The decision today is not without cost here at home,” Biden said. “Since Putin began his military build-up at Ukrainian borders…, the price of gas at the pump in America went up 75 cents and with this action, it’s going to go up further.” The United States Energy Information Administration said, in 2021, the United States imported about 245 million barrels of oil from Russia. That adds up to 8 percent of the country’s energy imports. As for natural gas, the U.S. has been an exporter since 2017.
What is a definition of the word pressure?
the use of persuasion, influence, or intimidation to make someone do something
the removal of writing, recorded material, or data
a feeling of happy satisfaction and enjoyment
the physical word, such as plants and animals
What percentage of the United Sates' energy imports are made up of Russian oil?
eight percent
eighty percent
eighteen percent
eleven percent
But it could bring higher energy prices and affect the worlds economies.
economies
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