Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. has been advocating for higher gas prices in order to push consumers towards electric vehicles. Kennedy argues that by ending subsidies for oil companies and forcing them to cover certain costs related to oil production, the true price of gasoline could reach up to $22 per gallon.
Kennedy has made this argument in various media appearances and speeches dating back to 2003. He believes that by internalizing the costs associated with the effects of the oil industry on nearby populations, such as healthcare costs and pollution damage, the price of oil would reflect its true environmental impact.
In a recent speech at the University of California, Berkeley, Kennedy emphasized the need for the federal government to incentivize efficient technologies and punish the inefficiencies of oil and coal. He believes that by creating an ecosystem that promotes clean energy, the market will naturally shift towards electric vehicles.
Despite facing criticism for his stance on higher gas prices, Kennedy remains steadfast in his belief that transitioning to clean energy is essential for the future. His campaign stated that he believes this transition should not come at the expense of those who can least afford it.
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