Just because something is doesn't mean it ought to be. The reason this has been brought up is because lots of people tend to immediately blame oil companies and petrol stations for high petrol prices, when government is the biggest profiteer when it comes to fuel.
AAargh! i hate the govt. They forced up the price of houses so people couldn't afford to live in the area they grew up in anymore. Then when said people buy a car as they now NEED one to get to work as they've been forced to live out in the sticks they hike up petrol prices. Aaaargh! Rant over!!