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To: Harmless Teddy Bear

Were there price controls in 1973 during the first gas line crises? Anyway, a big chunk of gas station profits are now eaten up by credit card fees.


8 posted on 06/19/2008 5:25:35 PM PDT by PJ-Comix (Join the DUmmie FUnnies PING List ---The BIGGEST on the FR!!!)
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To: PJ-Comix
I think so. IIRC Nixon was the one who implemented the price controls.

Some stations are now offering a cash discount.

10 posted on 06/19/2008 5:29:31 PM PDT by Harmless Teddy Bear (A good marriage is like a casserole, only those responsible for it really know what goes into it.)
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