Sinema calls for boost in U.S. oil drilling amid Ukraine war
(KYMA, KECY/ AP News) - U.S. Senator Kyrsten Sinema has called for increasing domestic oil drilling to make up for the loss of Russian imports that has contributed to high prices at the gas pump.
The Arizona Democrat called for an “all-of-the- above energy strategy,” which generally means promoting the production of both renewable and fossil fuels. She said the U.S. dependence on foreign oil jeopardizes its security and that of its allies.
The U.S. cut off imports of oil and gas from Russia after its invasion of Ukraine, but Russia remains a major energy supplier to Europe.
"We can help our European allies do the same, but it is incumbent on us to help fill that gap,” said Sinema.
