No, I don't think punishing them is the answer, but lets face it, big corps will screw the population without a second thought. We have to have some restrictions in place or we will all have flipping emphasema, but IF the government is going to get involved, offer incentives for other forms of fuel. Oh wait, the oil companies will shut that down quick.
Actually that is the real solution to the problems. America does not kill corporations. Unions kill corporations, like the auto industry, but the government is not supposed too. What we need to do is offer our oil companies tax exemptions to invest in alternative fuels. If the oil industry had a way to profit and keep jobs, by investing in the future, they would do it. As a matter of fact they need to let the auto makers do some Joint ventures with the oil companies to make this a reality. This is a no brainer, but once again all the politicians can think of, is more tax for their pork.
Exactly what 'restrictions' do you mean? And since when do 'restrictions' of any sort produce more oil, and cheaper gas. Please cite when 'restrictions' have proved to be an incentive.