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Why Is Gas So Expensive? NJ Congressman Demands Answers From Oil Companies Why Is Gas So Expensive? NJ Congressman Demands Answers From Oil Companies
Why Is Gas So Expensive? NJ Congressman Demands Answers From Oil Companies Oil companies are placing profits ahead of the American people despite their overwhelming support of Ukrainians after the invasion by Russia, a US congressman says. Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., a New Jersey Democrat, accused oil companies of jacking up the cost of gas just when Americans are paying record prices at the pump. The chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, in a letter to the largest oil and gas producers, said there are ample approved drilling spots to meet production needs. Pallone asked the executives of BP, Chevron, Devon Energy Corporation, ExxonMobil, Pioneer Natur…