ExxonMobil surpassed that by earning $17.9 billion in net income, marking the company’s largest quarterly profit ever.
Plus, Chevron and Shell are also raking in record-high profits while millions of Americans are stuck counting pennies at the pump.
This tragic reality even forced Carrie Anne to take matters into her own hands and launch a Change.org petition directed toward decision-makers in the Senate and House.
“Please join me in signing this petition to tell Congress they must support everyday Americans immediately by either reducing the price of gas or getting extra cash to folks to cover these added costs,” Carrie pleaded.
“Send the message: enough is enough. Congress must support and prioritize everyday people, not big oil.”
Her all-too-relatable story clearly resonated with Americans throughout the country since the petition has already gained over one hundred and sixty-three thousand signatures.
“I am a student driver with a low-paying job, and I fully agree with this petition. Since the lockdown, I have had my wage lowered and can barely afford to drive to school and work,” wrote one petitioner, Dominic Malo.
“I have to make a decision every month about whether to buy my medicine or buy food. The cost of gas has made it to where I cannot afford to drive– so I literally have to stay home!” wrote another petitioner, Deborah White.
The overwhelming response that Carrie’s story received was even enough for her to partner with Income Movement to deliver all of the petition’s signatures to Congress on August 31.
Afterward, she shared a highlight reel of the deliveries along with an update.
“Thank you again for all of your support. Congress is supposed to work for us, so we have to let them know what we want,” Carrie said.