Oil and gas CEOs received nearly $45m more in combined total compensation in 2021 compared to 2020 amid a steep rise in prices While gas prices soar for consumers, one group of people isn't faring so badly. CEOs from the largest oil and gas companies received nearly $45m more in combined total compensation in 2021 as compared to 2020 amid the steep rise in gasoline prices across the US over the last year, a new report states.