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Banning Oil Cartels: Lower Fuel Prices for Citizens?

This bill aims to prohibit foreign states and their entities from collectively limiting oil and gas production or setting prices. If enacted, this could lead to greater competition in the fuel market, potentially resulting in lower gasoline and other petroleum product prices for consumers. Citizens might experience relief in their wallets due to more stable and possibly reduced transportation costs.
Key points
The bill aims to prevent foreign countries and their companies from jointly setting prices or limiting oil and gas supplies.
The goal is to increase competition in the fuel market, which could lead to lower gasoline and other petroleum product prices for citizens.
The U.S. government will be able to sue foreign entities that violate these rules, without fear of sovereign immunity.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_3081
Sponsor: Rep. Buck, Ken [R-CO-4]
Process start date: 2023-05-05