Not only are individual victims of gas theft forced to buy more expensive gas, but they also have to spend a good amount of money on replacing their destroyed gas tanks.
As rising gas prices are still a predominant issue, there’s no sign indicating that gas thefts will subside soon. Gas thefts likewise add to the already growing crime problems here in America.
No real solutions from the Biden administration
Despite the very real impacts that gas theft is having on the lives of everyday Americans, there’s no word from the White House.
Recently, the administration agreed to lift its ban on oil and gas leases. However, this change comes with a caveat. The new fees associated with these leases are considerably higher than they were under the Trump administration.
Meanwhile, in California, Democrats are actually raising taxes on oil and gas companies. Of course, these increases are going to get passed down to consumers.
Thus far, there’s no telling when gas prices will get back to where they were two years ago. Americans should brace themselves accordingly.
