: Oil companies say they’re not gouging drivers, but Americans are bracing for higher gas prices, especially those who don’t have the luxury of working from home

Oil companies are playing defense Wednesday on Capitol Hill, insisting they are not exploiting Russia’s invasion of Ukraine to fuel a surge in gas prices.

That’s going to be little comfort to drivers, and those reassurances are going to wear particularly thin for those making less money.

Gas prices broke records last month and are just off…