Thanks, Russia/Ukraine, Now I Have To Spend More Money on Gas

Summary

The article discusses the economic impact of the Russia-Ukraine conflict on U.S. energy costs, with a particular focus on the financial strain it places on African American communities.

Abstract

The ongoing tension between Russia and Ukraine has led to a significant increase in energy costs in the United States, with a 40-46% rise from December 2020 to December 2021. The situation has the potential to worsen if Russia decides to cut off oil supplies to the U.S., which could lead to even higher gas and heating prices. The article highlights the disproportionate financial burden on African Americans, who are already facing systemic financial disadvantages due to white supremacy. The author expresses concern over the increasing cost of living, citing personal experiences with rising fuel and heating costs, and emphasizes the vulnerability of Black communities to these economic fluctuations.

Opinions

The author suggests that the U.S. may incur further costs as it supports Ukraine against Russia's aggression, implying a sense of obligation and potential sacrifice.
There is a concern that Russia might impose sanctions on the U.S. by cutting off oil supplies, which would exacerbate the already high energy costs.
The author points out that the economic repercussions of international conflicts are felt more acutely by Black people, using the metaphor that "When America catches a cold, Black people catch the flu."
The article conveys a personal impact of the situation, with the author noting the high cost of gas in their area and significantly higher costs in California.
The author is critical of the system of white supremacy, which they believe contributes to the financial disadvantages faced by Black communities.
The rising cost of a basic necessity like gas is seen as an additional and unnecessary financial burden on the author and, by extension, on other Black individuals.

The Russia and Ukraine situation is causing problems. Financial problems

So recently Vice President met with President Vladimir Zielinski of Ukraine in regards to the whole of Russia invading Ukraine issue.

So they sat down at the Munich security conference, and she reported back that the United States might have to incur some cost because the United States has to put itself out there to help Ukraine.

From December of 2020 to December of 2021, the energy cost has increased to the tune of six percent or so – so about forty percent to forty-six percent.

That’s a lot.

A lot of us have already seen that increase at the gas pump and if you turn your heat on lately, you’ve seen that heating bill skyrocket.

I know that I have.

Now may we find ourselves sanctioned if you will by Russia because we get, other than Canada, most of our oil from Russia.

So Russia could cut us off and that could make the energy cost skyrocket even more.

The gas where I’m from right now is $3.49/gallon and I’m hearing that in California, it’s about $5 to $6/gallon.

When America catches a cold, Black people catch the flu.

Black people are already at a financial disadvantage living in the system of white supremacy.

The last thing I need is to spend $50 to $60 for a full tank of gas.

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