Shares of energy companies are trading lower amid a drop in oil prices as investors assess the economic impact of Fed policy tightening. Fed rate hikes could cool down the economy and weigh on oil demand. The sector has also been under pressure after President Biden called on Congress to suspend gas taxes.

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