Quote Originally Posted by splott parker View Post
Of course they have to make a profit, that understandable. Isn’t the gripe about excess profit in order to pay shareholders? I’ve no problem with people playing the stock market, it’s only gambling after all but shareholders profiting out of people’s hardship can’t be right. Gas, electric etc are essentials in life that should be managed carefully not in a way to line gamblers pockets (although it’s seems a sure bet at the moment, not a gamble).
Utilities should not be run for shareholder profit as they are too vital to the country. Imagine how much more could have been invested in infrastructure and renewables if they hadn't been lining shareholder pockets.