California launches probe into price gouging as some gas stations hit over $8 per gallon
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Source: New York Post
Published: 2026-03-23 09:49 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Energy, Economy & Finance, Financial Markets, World News, Business & Economy
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California is taking aim at gas stations charging sky-high prices, with some pumps hitting over $8 a gallon. The state’s petroleum market watchdog, part of the California Energy Commission, has launched an investigation to see if any retailers are engaging in illegal price gouging.
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