I was made aware of a July 2012 letter that the Senator had sent to the U.S. Attorney General and the Federal Trade Commission asking for an investigation to explain why Burlington, Vermont prices were some 35cts/gal higher than places like Middlebury, less than 30 miles from Burlington.
On the recordJune 30, 2012
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Senator Sanders sought an investigation into high gasoline prices in Burlington, Vermont.
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