""Without that export, which Russia has banned since July, and with these continued attacks, it makes it less and less likely that Russia can meaningfully contribute."
Midwest, West Coast getting hit
While the conflicts are thousands of miles away, the economic pain is landing close to home, with American drivers in some states paying much more to fuel their cars than the national average.
Gas prices in Illinois averaged $4.78 a gallon on Thursday, more than 30 cents above the national average.
Kloza said the West Coast, which already has limited refining facilities, is also feeling the pinch of higher gas prices."
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