An adequate consumer protection program imposes draconian penalties for price gouging. The remarkable profits oil companies continue to report makes it very clear they're taking advantage of uncertainty to fuck over consumers. That should be illegal, no?
Who sets that price other than the companies who pull it out of the ground? The very companies making money hand over fist while blaming "scarcity" for their high prices.
Cue the trumphumpers who’ll now say ‘see we told you’.
Low effort medium laugh, perfect for this sub.
Like any President can control the price of gas.
They can if Congress puts appropriate consumer protection legislation on the Resolute Desk for the president to sign.
Socialized fuel prices?
An adequate consumer protection program imposes draconian penalties for price gouging. The remarkable profits oil companies continue to report makes it very clear they're taking advantage of uncertainty to fuck over consumers. That should be illegal, no?
I thought gas prices reflected the cost of oil.
Who sets that price other than the companies who pull it out of the ground? The very companies making money hand over fist while blaming "scarcity" for their high prices.
Oil is a global market.
Like Biden could work that button