Liberal scare tactics leading up to an election.
I agree this is scare tactic but if oil prices do rise (as they do every summer for oft repeated reasons) can Democrats successfully use it against Trump and Republicans in the midterms.
It's something to be aware of before Democrats seize the issue and create their own narrative as to who is to blame.
People vote on wallet issues. If oil and gas go up they look for someone to blame and they blame those in power.