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Trump bets big on Russian oil sanctions, but will it pay off?
The Debrief

Trump bets big on Russian oil sanctions, but will it pay off?

For the first time since taking office, President Trump has directly sanctioned Russia over President Putin's refusal to come to the negotiating table on Ukraine.

​EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin, a Republican, speaks as the U.S. vice president visits East Palestine, Ohio, U.S., February 3, 2025.
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The EPA’s new mission: business first, environment last

On Wednesday, Environmental Protection Agency chief Lee Zeldin redefined the agency’s mission, stating that its focus is to “lower the cost of buying a car, heating a home, and running a business.”

Graphic Truth: Get gassed up for your roadtrip
GZERO North

Graphic Truth: Get gassed up for your roadtrip

Historically, August tends to see higher gas prices due to increased summer travel demand in the US and Canada.

Biden's Gas Prices woes
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The Graphic Truth: Biden's gas price woes

Polls show US voters rank the economy as their No. 1 issue ahead of the Nov. 8 midterms. Many blame Democrats for today’s inflationary pressures despite a bid by the White House to dub increased prices at the pump as “Putin’s price hike.” But even before the Russian invasion of Ukraine sent global supply chains into a tizzy, Biden’s disapproval rating was way higher than he would’ve liked. We track the correlation between it and US gas prices since the beginning of the year.

Your questions, answered: Ukraine lessons for China, Europe’s gas woes, and why onions rule
by ian bremmer

Your questions, answered: Ukraine lessons for China, Europe’s gas woes, and why onions rule

Political scientist Ian Bremmer takes reader questions on anything politics, geopolitics, and personal.

Gasping at the pump: global gas prices soar
Living Beyond Borders Articles

The Graphic Truth: Gasping at the pump – global gas prices soar ​

Prices at the pump are soaring. Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, much of the world has been affected by the economic impact of sanctions, higher inflation, constrained supply, and overall uncertainty. In the G20 economies, consumers tend to complain most about the price of unleaded gas, which is affecting their ability to get around town and go on holiday. We look at how far north the G20’s gas prices have driven.