Chevron Corp. CEO Mike Wirth urged President Biden on Tuesday to stop criticizing the oil and gas industry to score political points and instead work constructively with energy executives about how to deal with high commodity prices. 

The letter from Wirth preceded a meeting scheduled on Thursday between oil and gas chiefs and the administration.

“As industry leaders, academic experts and numerous policymakers have pointed out, there are no easy fixes nor any short-term answers to the global supply and demand imbalances aggravated by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine,” Wirth wrote. “Addressing this situation requires thoughtful action and a willingness to work together, not political rhetoric.”

The Chevron chief said he was looking forward to meeting with Energy...