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Citing high gas prices, Biden asks FTC to redouble probe of possible 'illegal conduct'

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  • 10/17/2021
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View ContentCiting high gas prices, Biden asks FTC to redouble probe of possible 'illegal conduct'

U.S. President Joe Biden said there was mounting evidence of anti-consumer behavior by oil and gas companies keeping fuel prices elevated, asking the Federal Trade Commission to dig deeper into possible "illegal conduct" in the market. Reuters covers the unfolding story.


Discussion Questions

How could a crackdown on illegal activity affect the market?