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Domestic Oil Industry Pricing and Profit ControlDescription
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Chris directly challenges Hoynes on accusing PPA members of gouging; VP sidesteps with wry nods to their profit mastery and old friendships, spotlighting the group's role as oil elite under fire in the policy crosshairs.
Via members/CEOs called out as price gougers
Targeted by former ally's pointed critique in public forum
Heightens partisan energy debates via PPA as administration foil
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