The number of gas stations under investigation for price gouging is up to 200. The charges came in the wake of Hurricanes Gustav and Ike last fall. So far, nine stations across the state have been fined for inflating prices when gas was scarce in September and October. Some of the stations simply have to refund money to customers who can prove with a receipt they bought gas during the gouging. Others have to pay up to $5,000 in fines to the state. The state received about 2,000 complaints from residents, some alleging stations charged them as much as $9.99 a gallon.
(Associated Press)
(Associated Press)
