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The White House press secretary used facts to shoot down hectoring questions from a Fox News reporter about rising gasoline prices.

She was pressed on fuel prices as he dismissed the widely held position that Russian President Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine has triggered the recent leap in costs.

The price hikes are a direct result of the invasion of Ukraine.

Psaki fired back, "Peter, let me give you the facts here." I know it can be inconvenient, but I think they are important in this moment.

She said that Biden administration officials have been clear about the need for the U.S. oil supply to meet demand while also pushing for a shift to renewable energy sources.

The United States is one of the world's largest producers of oil and gas.

The suggestion that we are not allowing companies to drill is incorrect, as there are thousands of approved drilling permits that are not being used.

There is a video clip up top.

The article was originally on HuffPost.

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