yes, and biden needs to do a better job calling them out. he is failing
the oil companies are doing the same manipulative shyt OPEC+ does.
Deep rift lies behind Biden's criticism of oil and gas industry
U.S. President Joe Biden has publicly criticized oil and gas executives for banking big profits from high gasoline prices but he has rarely spoken directly to the heads of energy companies or their representatives, White House records and interviews with industry sources show.
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Biden criticizes oil company profits as 'windfall of war' – DW – 10/31/2022
US President Joe Biden called on oil and gas companies to use their record profits to help consumers. He also threatened them with tax penalties amid an energy crisis.
www.dw.com
WATCH: Biden compares oil firms to war profiteers, talks of windfall tax
President Joe Biden on Monday accused oil companies of “war profiteering” as he raised the possibility of imposing a windfall tax on energy companies if they don't boost domestic production.
www.pbs.org
Biden Pushes Fuel Makers to Boost Capacity, Criticizes Profits
Facing pressure to act on gasoline prices that are above $5 a gallon and helping drive up inflation, the president said he is ready to use emergency measures to raise output if necessary.
www.wsj.com