Congressman Van Drew Slams Big Oil for Profiting While Americans Pay More at the Pump

This press release from Representative Jefferson Van Drew (D-NJ) was published on 2026-05-04 and titled "Congressman Van Drew Slams Big Oil for Profiting While Americans Pay More at the Pump". It focuses on taxes.

Congressman Van Drew Slams Big Oil for Profiting While Americans Pay More at the Pump

Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Van Drew criticized major oil companies as gas prices remain high and continue to strain American families. "These companies are taking advantage of the situation, plain and simple," said Congressman Van Drew. "What is happening in the Middle East is being used as an excuse to maximize profits while hardworking Americans are stuck paying absurd prices. We have strong production here in the United States. We have supply. Prices should not be this high without companies doing everything they can to bring some relief to the people. These are American companies, and they should act like it. Put the American people and our own economy first. We can and should do better."