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Oil cuts expected to raise gasoline prices, creating headache for Biden
The surprise oil production cuts announced by a group of oil producers known as OPEC+ is expected to drive up gasoline prices in the coming weeks, which could create practical headaches for consumers and political headaches for President Biden. Over the weekend, OPEC+ nations announced that they would pursue new cuts amounting to more than…
