DOJ urges states to probe oil firms over gas-price spikes
TL;DR
The Justice Department asked state attorneys general to use all available state tools to investigate and prosecute any misconduct that may be contributing to high gasoline prices, signaling potential federal action if wrongdoing is found. The push follows earlier price spikes tied to Middle East tensions and oil-market volatility, with prices easing recently; no specific companies were named in the request.
- Justice Department calls on states to join investigation into oil companies Politico
- DOJ and FTC press states to target any illegal activity contributing to high gas prices Fox Business
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- U.S. says it is monitoring oil markets for price-fixing as it urges states to do the same CBS News
- Justice Department urges states to probe possible gas price gouging The Hill
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