Price controls have been historically disastrous, primarily leading to shortages. If anything the govt should be looking at ways to help increase supply of both. Remember all the domestic drilling that was shut down? Also it feels like the transition to electric cars is accelerating. Look at all the new electric car models coming to market this year alone.
Unequivocally no. We know for a fact that central planning doesn’t work and never will. Economists agree as well. It’s not even a question worth asking.