Vance: Energy prices rose during the Biden era and the start of the Ukraine war Vice President of the United States: Do you remember in 2022, when Russia attacked Ukraine and the price of gasoline soared?! Gasoline prices skyrocket whenever a dictator decides to have a bad temper. Many people say the price of gasoline is too high, but the price of energy went up during the Biden era and the start of the war in Ukraine. Voters are undoubtedly feeling the pressure at the gas station, as the price of a gallon of unleaded gasoline is 40% higher today than it was last year.