Michigan Sues Oil Companies for Antitrust Violations

Is Big Oil's conspiracy inflating energy costs or is Nessel's lawsuit the real threat to energy affordability?

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Michigan Sues Oil Companies for Antitrust Violations

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Above: The Marathon refinery in Detroit, Michigan, on Oct. 14, 2024. Image credit: Charly Triballeau/AFP/Getty Images

The Spin

Climate activist narrative

For decades, Big Oil companies conspired to suppress renewables and EVs through patent manipulation, deception and coordinated market control, forcing Michigan families to pay artificially inflated prices for outdated fossil fuels. For this, these companies must be held accountable for the energy affordability and climate crises they perpetrated to serve their own selfish interests.

Michigan Department of Attorney General The Center for Climate Integrity

Climate-skeptic narrative

Instead of solving Michigan's energy crisis, Nessel's frivolous lawsuit will only exacerbate the situation, with her pointless green crusade almost certain to raise energy costs and threaten vital jobs, all while wasting taxpayers' money. Instead of punishing major oil and gas companies, Michigan should work with them to expand the state's energy production and reduce prices.

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