Bob Wise: “First is the gas tax. We have heard a lot about that recently, as…”

On the recordMay 2, 1996

First is the gas tax. We have heard a lot about that recently, as consumer prices have skyrocketed, certainly certain things have to be done. I am delighted to see that the President has called for what many of us were urging, which is a complete investigation to see whether there are any antitrust violations, any evidence of collusion. Even if there is not, I think this type of investigation is important. The public needs to know what we have all seen at the tank as we have been filling it up in the last few weeks, about the rapid escalation of gasoline prices. Mr. Speaker, I believe I paid $1.49 last night for 89 octane for my car, and I know that that is running roughly about what it is across not only West Virginia out much of the country. So as these prices suddenly skyrocket, people justifiably want to know why.

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Bob Wise

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Discussing the rising gas prices and the need for an investigation into potential antitrust violations.

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Bob Wise: “First is the gas tax. We have heard a lot about that recently, as consumer prices have skyrocketed, certainly certain…”

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