[orangecat]

But it seems in the US your average Joe who tops up his car at the petrol station has more political power than the oil industry.

Pretty much. A common absurdity is politicians railing against Big Oil for causing climate change while simultaneously promising to lower gas prices.

[eru]

> A common absurdity is politicians railing against Big Oil for causing climate change while simultaneously promising to lower gas prices.

Or putting / upholding tariffs on imports of solar panels.