NY Lawmakers Introduce Bill To Prevent Gas Price Gouging

CBS New York 02/27/2011 20:48

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Drivers have been reeling at the rapid rise in the cost of gas, and worries have cropped up that some prices are being pumped up to scam consumers.

On Sunday, a pair of New York State lawmakers called for action, reports CBS 2′s Dave Carlin.

“It’s crazy. I’m paying $38…on not even a full tank of gas,” one driver said.

State Senator Eric Adams and Assemblyman David Weprin said the price of gas is getting out of hand.

“We are on the verge of $5 a gallon,” Sen. Adams said.

“Prices are going up on a daily basis,” said Assemblyman Weprin.

Sen. Adams and Assemblyman Weprin announced a public awareness campaign on Sunday to let New Yorkers know that the New York State Consumer Protection Board is the pace to turn if they suspect they’re being ripped off at the pumps.

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