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  • Gas prices and price gouging

    09/01/2005 9:12:07 AM PDT · by blueberry12 · 255 replies · 3,969+ views
    News from Pensacola | September 1, 2005 | "Blueberry12"
    In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, gas prices have soared at many locations. In Katrina's path of ruins, prices have risen almost a dollar overnight! Recently in Atalnta, one gas station was asking 5.36 for a gallon of regular unleaded! Premium was selling for more than 6 dollars a gallon!!! They did this, because GAS SHIPMENTS WERE DELAYED and a lot of people wanted gas. Had they sold a gallon for 2.70, they would have run out almost immediately. But because they raised the price, everyone who desperately needs gas will be able to buy a little. However, people...