him saying, “invest in America for the American people. Bring down the price you charge at the pump, to reflect what you pay for the product. You’ll still make a significant profit, your shareholders will do very well, and the American people will catch a break they deserve and get a fair price at the pump as well.
”Russia’s invasion of Ukraine caused turbulence in the global energy market. With many Western nations no longer importing Russian oil, a supply decrease allows remaining market players to raise prices.CNN Business noted the companies did not themselves reference that profits were record-breaking, attributing the decision to “consumer outrage over high gas prices.”