FAQs
- Who are the biggest owners of oil company stock?
- Aren’t the oil industry’s earnings much greater than other industries?
- What do profit numbers tell us?
- How much does the oil industry pay in income taxes each year?
- What do oil companies do with their earnings?
- How much do oil companies make on each dollar of sales?
- Why should I care if taxes on “big oil” go up?
- If a few wealthy companies or executives pay more, wouldn’t the rest of Americans have to pay less?
- How do oil and natural gas stocks affect my retirement?
- How much do oil companies pay out to American shareholders and why do they repurchase stocks?
