The FTC uncovered a series of texts between Pioneer Natural Resources CEO Scott Sheffield and OPEC officials agreeing to limit oil production to raise prices.
They raked in huge profits, while their scheme cost consumers $200 billion a year in higher prices.
That’s about $3000 a year per family.
https://www.commondreams.org/news/exxonmobil-pioneer
https://www.sierraclub.org/press-releases/2024/05/sierra-club-reaction-pioneer-collusion-opec
https://www.texasstandard.org/stories/exxon-mobil-pioneer-oil-executive-scott-sheffield-barred-from-board-ftc-opec-collusion/
https://www.cnn.com/2021/11/17/politics/biden-high-gas-prices-ftc-letter/index.html