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fromIrish Independent
2 weeks agoNo evidence of price gouging on fuel, CCPC finds
Recent price increases are attributed to wholesale cost hikes, not illegal practices by merchants.
When prices spike, the search for a villain starts quickly, and it is your local filling station or home heating oil supplier that is now in focus. The accusation is price gouging. The reality is more mundane and considerably less satisfying for those looking to assign blame.