Brainard Says US Aims to Keep Gas Prices Steady This Summer.

President Joe Biden's top economic aide, Lael Brainard, stated that the administration aims to maintain gas prices at their current levels this summer. Brainard mentioned that the administration is closely monitoring gas prices and events in the Middle East. However, she did not directly address whether the administration is considering releasing oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve or imposing oil sanctions on Iran. The administration's focus on gas prices reflects its awareness of the potential impact on the upcoming general election. [Extracted from the article]