Because the shareholders invariably have more control in the oil output than consumers. Consumers have zero choice here - it's typically a gun to your head type

Because the shareholders invariably have more control in the oil output than consumers. Consumers have zero choice here - it's typically a gun to your head type scenario. Either they consume the oil, or they can't drive, and therefore can't get a job, and will therefore die. So, they must consume the oil. Some have enough money to buy electric or hybrid - them, I would say, you can attribute SOME of the effects of the oil they use.