I fully agree - it is a systemic problem (which is why I'm pointing out just singling out oil companies is misguided).

But I wouldn't go as far as making consumers simple victims of that system: we all also do choices that prioritize selfishness or instant gratification too. The number of pickup trucks in America that are used as one-person commuter is an obvious example - Americans could massively cut their gasoline consumption if they drove the same vehicles Japanese or Europeans chose. (and it's not like those live a life of poverty and sacrifice)