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Biden administration considers ban on imports of Russian oil

Russia is one of the world's largest energy producers of both crude oil and natural gas. Prices for both commodities have skyrocketed since the war started almost two weeks ago, and they are near record territory. Europe especially relies on Russian natural gas. But now, the Biden White House is raising possible new, harsh sanctions on this vital sector. Geoff Bennett reports.