I know what I am saying is somewhat simplistic but in the overall scheme of things wealth always rules and the oil companies certainly have accumilated a lot of wealth.Roy
You are right in some respects.
And I agree that the consolidation of oil companies is not good for anyone,, but,
I really don`t believe the oil companies are the main bad guys here.
I just think they are making the best of it in these outrageous prices !!
Do I think they dislike the high prices? NO
They love the record profits !!! but,
As long as the wrong people are investing in oil futures the oil companies will rejoice and pocket the extra money !!
Is it time the US government does something? YES
Believe me,, I will be the first to say I hate the govenment to stick their nose into any business, but,
These prices are killing all of us in many ways,
Like taking money out of our pockets paying for the high prices to get us and the products we buy to market.
We then have less to spend in the stores, restaurants, entertainment and everything else.
This hurts everyone !!
I don`t know whats going to happen or when, but something has to be done,,
We all know that !