getting heavy criticism. senator tim scott tweeting what is biden talking about? the rising gas prices reached historic price way before the war in ukraine. just last thanksgiving gas prices were 60 percent higher than they were the year before. that was three months before th invasion. right outside of our studio tonight a regular gallon of gas is going for $6.09. today fox news talk to people i la, trying to avoid paying five or six talent five or $6 for a gallon of gas. >> i beverly hills and that was like $7.50. i drove over here and i said well i save $3 per. >> i need to find another place more cheaper. that's all we need to do it. we're going to have to get to a point where people just can't afford the price and then we have to make a change because nobody can afford the gas trade. >> white house press secretary told peter ducey today that there are 9,000 unused drilling permits here in america but