California Passes Law to Fine Oil Companies Over Price Gouging

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By Paige BennettMar 29, 2023, 6:59 pm119 pts
In a swift manner of action, California has passed a law that prohibits companies from price gouging at the gas pump, meaning companies will face civil penalties for hiking up fuel costs. The new bill also establishes an independent watchdog division within the California Energy Commission (CEC) and gives CEC…

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