Former President Trump has escalated his criticism of oil companies, accusing them of price gouging at petrol pumps and ordering the Department of Justice (DOJ) to investigate the high prices that consumers are facing. He claims that major firms such as Exxon and Chevron are part of a surge in gas prices that do not reflect the recent decline in oil prices. Experts, however, warn that the dynamics of fuel pricing are more complex than they appear. Despite the falling oil prices, gasoline costs have not decreased correspondingly, leaving Trump visibly frustrated. His call for a probe into the practices of these big oil companies comes as he emphasizes that consumers are being unfairly burdened at the gas pump.