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Shell has reported profits of 7 billion USD, drawing renewed attention from public figures regarding the oil major's pricing and taxation policies. Social impact investor Thomas Steyer publicly urged immediate action to impose taxes on oil company profits, citing Shell's earnings as an example in his recent post. The debate centers on whether higher corporate profits should lead to direct relief for consumers at the pump or trigger increased taxation to address broader economic concerns. Shell maintains that market forces determine gasoline prices.
Steyer previously outlined a plan to raise taxes on U.S. corporations and billionaires during his campaign for governor. He has also campaigned in California for policy measures against corporations prioritizing profit over people. The investor’s latest remarks on Shell’s profits continue his public criticism of corporate profit practices.