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John,
The Federal Trade Commission has uncovered evidence that Pioneer Natural Resources, the largest oil company in Texas, illegally colluded with OPEC to keep gas prices artificially high, violating U.S. antitrust laws.
Pioneer CEO and GOP mega-donor Scott Sheffield was caught sending private messages to OPEC oil ministers to coordinate production and maintain high prices. These actions have cost Americans thousands of dollars a year, not just at the gas pump but also in the form of higher prices for groceries, food delivery, and other essentials.
We cannot allow corporate greed to go unchecked. The FTC has already taken action by barring Sheffield from working for Exxon and prohibiting Exxon from appointing Pioneer executives for five years but this is not enough.
The Department of Justice must follow through on the FTC's referral and criminally prosecute those responsible for this illegal price-fixing scheme.
Watch the video from our partners at More Perfect Union explaining how oil companies were caught colluding to raise gas prices then tell the Department of Justice: prosecute big oil now!
Big Oil's greed has been detrimental to our environment, our economy, and our communities. They have spent millions lobbying against climate change regulations while continuing to pollute our air and water.
They have built refineries and pipelines in low-income and minority communities, where residents are exposed to harmful pollutants that cause cancer, respiratory problems, and other health issues. Big Oil also has a history of exploiting workers, paying them low wages, and denying them basic benefits.
It's time for the American people to stand up and demand accountability from Big Oil. We cannot continue to be at the mercy of greedy executives who prioritize profits over the well-being of hardworking families.
The DOJ must send a clear message that this behavior will not be tolerated.
Add your name now to the call for the Department of Justice to investigate and prosecute any American oil executives involved in illegal price-fixing and collusion.
Together, we can fight back against corporate greed and ensure a fair and just economy for all Americans.
- Amanda
Amanda Ford, Director
Democracy for America
Advocacy Fund
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