—the price is not set by Oil Companies—
Really, then who sets the price of gasoline etc. in the United States if NOT the oil companies. They are the ones selling it, so they set the price. Some hounding of executives of ConAgra, ADF etc. for the rise in grain products prices (”Ethanol is the devil that made us do it”) would also be in order. Without some old-fashioned ball-bustin’, these folks will never change their ways.
The price of gas is set by buying the raw crude (Oil), then paying to refine it, transport it, etc. The price set by the stations so they can make a profit. Ach! there is that evil word, profit. How dare they profit in the sale of gasoline!!!!1