Russia’s Invasion Of Ukraine Renews Pennsylvania Lawmakers’ Keystone Pipeline Calls – IOTW Report

Russia’s Invasion Of Ukraine Renews Pennsylvania Lawmakers’ Keystone Pipeline Calls

By Victor Skinner (The Center Square)

Three Pennsylvania senators are soliciting co-sponsors for legislation to urge the Biden administration to rethink its opposition to the Keystone XL Pipeline in light of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Sens. Wayne Langerholc, R-Johnstown; Joe Pittman, R-Indiana; and Gene Yaw, R-Williamsport, posted a co-sponsorship memorandum, outlining plans to introduce a resolution urging President Joe Biden to reopen the Keystone XL Pipeline.

“This week oil prices have soared over $100 per barrel and currently, the United States is importing over 800,000 barrels of oil per day from Russia,” they wrote. “These barrels are either going to become more expensive or completely unavailable as the conflict between Russia and Ukraine continues to escalate. more

5 Comments on Russia’s Invasion Of Ukraine Renews Pennsylvania Lawmakers’ Keystone Pipeline Calls

  1. If the objective is to punish/sanction Russia (and I’m not necessarily in favor of that), then there’s no better way than to drive the price of oil down from its current $110/bbl or so to $30 or even $20 where it was not all that long ago. Russia depends heavily on exporting oil and gas for its income and they’re making out very well in today’s international market.

    Drill! Pump! Sell!

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