What are the ways that we can protest gas prices ?

[Ocelot II]

8. You can protest all you want, but it won't change anything.

Oil is produced internationally and traded on an international market. Even if some part of the high prices are attributable to price gouging, it's mainly on account of instability and less availability arising from the war in Ukraine and the aftermath of the pandemic. Some temporary measures might alleviate the situation a bit - some governors are calling for the suspension of gas taxes to temporarily lower fuel prices, though that will take money away from road projects. The White House is releasing oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve and taking steps to ease some emissions rules over the summer to increase the availability of gas. More domestic oil production, as some GOPers want, is arguably a way to decrease reliance on imported oil, but the basic problem - supply vs. demand - won't be affected by protesting. Using EVs, bicycles, public transportation and carpooling will save you money, but protesting in front of gas stations, which are just retail businesses that have absolutely no control over prices, is just stupid.