In a world where electric vehicles are booming, renewable energy is becoming cheaper, and oil companies are reporting record profits — why are Americans still paying so much for gas in 2025?
Let’s dig into the truth that Big Oil doesn’t want you to know.
Record Profits Amid Rising Prices
In 2024, ExxonMobil, Chevron, and Shell each posted multi-billion-dollar profits, despite a drop in global demand. The price at the pump, however, stubbornly stayed high.
Is this simple supply and demand? Not quite.
What we’re seeing is the result of strategic supply manipulation, corporate lobbying, and government policy that still favors fossil fuel giants — even in the face of climate urgency.
Supply Manipulation & Market Control
Let’s talk OPEC+. Despite global shifts toward cleaner energy, this oil cartel continues to cut production — not because of scarcity, but to artificially inflate prices. And U.S. oil producers? They’re in on it too.By limiting refining capacity and exporting more crude, domestic oil giants can justify high prices at home while maximizing profits abroad.
The U.S. Government Still Subsidizes Big Oil
Despite years of political promises to “transition away from fossil fuels,” the U.S. government still offers billions in subsidies to oil companies annually. According to the Environmental and Energy Study Institute, the U.S. provides over $20 billion in direct subsidies to fossil fuel producers every year.
Why? Because of powerful lobbying from Big Oil — a network that spends tens of millions each election cycle to influence energy policy.
The Illusion of Energy Independence
Politicians love to sell the idea that drilling more oil at home means lower prices. But in reality, oil is sold on the global market — meaning local production doesn’t guarantee local affordability.
Oil companies aren’t loyal to the American consumer. They’re loyal to shareholders. So whether it’s Texas, North Dakota, or the Middle East, the goal is profit — not affordability.
What’s the Alternative?
Here’s the real kicker: Renewable energy is now cheaper than oil. Solar, wind, and battery tech have dramatically dropped in cost. And yet, mass adoption is still slow — largely due to policy barriers and continued investment in fossil fuel infrastructure.
If you’re tired of playing by Big Oil’s rules, it’s time to start taking control:
-Support policies that phase out fossil fuel subsidies
-Switch to an EV (many states still offer 2025 tax credits)
-Install solar panels (look into zero-down solar financing)
-Invest in energy-efficient appliances
Conclusion: The Lie We’re Still Living
The biggest lie is that high gas prices are inevitable. They’re not. They’re manufactured. In 2025, we have the tools and technology to move beyond fossil fuels — but as long as Big Oil controls the narrative, we’ll keep paying the price.
It’s time to ask the hard question: How long will we keep letting profit dictate our planet’s future?
