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Today, Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH5) released the below statement following OPEC’s announcement to make significant cuts to oil production, which will increase the cost of oil and gas:

“It is entirely unacceptable that the actions of a foreign energy cartel, OPEC, would have a direct effect on how much we as Americans pay for gas. Yet, this has become a reality because of the Biden Administration’s radical anti-American energy policies. OPEC’s announcement to significantly cut oil production will send energy prices soaring and hurt families, farmers, manufacturers, and workers in Ohio and across America.

“Now is the time for action. House Republicans crafted and advanced a commonsense, bipartisan pro-energy bill – the Lower Energy Costs Act – to increase domestic energy production, lower energy costs, and streamline energy infrastructure and exports.

“I am urging the Biden Administration to come to the table to support this bipartisan energy bill because it will keep U.S. energy secure, affordable, and reliable. Together, Republicans and Democrats can work to withstand the whims of foreign adversaries by restoring American energy independence.”

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