While President Joe Biden touts the economic growth seen since he was sworn in, higher gas prices threaten the economy and his popularity.

As of Wednesday, the average domestic gas price sat at $3.14, the highest level since October 2014 and markedly higher than the $2.18 they were a year ago. The high prices have the potential to cause consumers, especially those who have begun returning to the office, some pain but also could be used by Republicans as a political weapon.