The President can say we should get ready for a tough summer, but his approval rating will (rightfully) go down if he doesn't do something. He can easily help lower the gasoline price burden by mandating one gasoline blend for the country instead of these boutique blends. He can also release some oil from the SPR, and push harder for domestic drilling. He's done none of these- and until he does, his statements on energy and gasoline are just full of hot air.
If I put on my foil hat, I can say with certainty, that the Republicans are tanking this election cycle, and probably the following couple. They are purposely setting up the Democrats to win. OK, tin foil hat off now.