Gas Pump Gouging? Tennessee Rep. Tim Burchett Slams “Dadgum” Prices And “Big Oil”
Representative Tim Burchett criticized energy company profits and federal subsidies, calling high gas prices a 'total ripoff' for American consumers.
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Tennessee Rep. Tim Burchett criticized 'Big Oil' and federal subsidies as domestic gas prices hit $4.16 per gallon despite a ceasefire in the Middle East. Burchett argues that industry greed and political lobbying, rather than just market forces, are keeping prices high.
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