B/c thats part of a free market. You do not have government power influencing things like that, and thats what makes the united states what it is. thats part of why people come to this country. as much as it sucks to have the companies making that much money, its not right for the government to try and rule private businesses like that. that is giving the government WAY to much power.

also, its not a monopoly b/c theres plenty of competition for gas as indicated by the numerous companies that own gas stations. it all boils down to the speculators and the principle of supply and demand.