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State initiates investigation of gas prices
It was almost exactly two years ago that the state began its probe, spurred by the largest wave of complaints about gas prices in more than a decade. At that time, more than half of the 15 highest gas prices in the state were on the coast - three of the top five on the South Coast.
State: End of gas price probe about a month away
That was the headline in October 2004. Letters continued to pile up at the AG's office. By now, more than 100 South Coast residents had written to complain about their pain at the pump.
No end in sight to gas price inquiry
That headline from November 2004 proved to be an understatement. By now, though, the attorney general's consumer protection coordinator was backtracking on the finish line. “We don't (set a deadline) when looking at antitrust allegations,” said Jan Margosian.
Gas price inquiry to extend in 2005
The headline from the Dec. 4, 2004, issue likely surprised no one. Eleven of Oregon's 15 highest gas prices were in Coos, Curry and Western Douglas counties.
AG's gas price inquiry continues
The new year brought no news from Salem about the gas probe. Meanwhile, all but one of the top 15 gas prices in the state were on the South Coast.
No results on gas price inquiry as complaints to attorney general's office continue to mount
A month later, still no results in the gas-price probe. By now, 112 letters of complaint had been sent, including a first from Western Douglas County.
Big problems, yes, but hardly interchangeable
By Sept. 17, 2005, there hardly seemed any point in writing anything but editorials about the ongoing, and going and going, gas-price probe - especially when the latest word from investigation central was that the local project had been put on the back burner - because of Hurricane Katrina.
“We do not want to confuse (the South Coast) investigation with the Katrina disaster,” a justice department spokeswoman said.
AG's report: No evidence of collusion on gas prices
After more than two years, the state's attorney general on Thursday released his findings in the Justice Department's probe of high gas prices on the South Coast.
It wasn't worth the wait.
Hardy Myers' “findings” are unlikely to satisfy this region's fuel dealers or the driving public. The conclusion of the nine-page report was that “insufficient evidence exists” to come to any conclusion about why gas prices have been consistently higher on the South Coast than the rest of the state.
But residents here can be assured by the last sentence of the attorney general's press release: “Myers urged Oregonians to continue to monitor gas prices and report evidence that might suggest unlawful conduct in gasoline pricing.”
To what end? What South Coast consumer has the patience to wait another two years for a response?
Taxpayers ill served by Myers
That headline from an editorial last November is the one South Coast residents should keep in mind this November when they mark their ballots for attorney general.
AG to South Coast drivers: Pay up and shut up
It was almost exactly two years ago that the state began its probe, spurred by the largest wave of complaints about gas prices in more than a decade. At that time, more than half of the 15 highest gas prices in the state were on the coast - three of the top five on the South Coast.
State: End of gas price probe about a month away
That was the headline in October 2004. Letters continued to pile up at the AG's office. By now, more than 100 South Coast residents had written to complain about their pain at the pump.
No end in sight to gas price inquiry
That headline from November 2004 proved to be an understatement. By now, though, the attorney general's consumer protection coordinator was backtracking on the finish line. “We don't (set a deadline) when looking at antitrust allegations,” said Jan Margosian.
Gas price inquiry to extend in 2005
The headline from the Dec. 4, 2004, issue likely surprised no one. Eleven of Oregon's 15 highest gas prices were in Coos, Curry and Western Douglas counties.
AG's gas price inquiry continues
The new year brought no news from Salem about the gas probe. Meanwhile, all but one of the top 15 gas prices in the state were on the South Coast.
No results on gas price inquiry as complaints to attorney general's office continue to mount
A month later, still no results in the gas-price probe. By now, 112 letters of complaint had been sent, including a first from Western Douglas County.
Big problems, yes, but hardly interchangeable
By Sept. 17, 2005, there hardly seemed any point in writing anything but editorials about the ongoing, and going and going, gas-price probe - especially when the latest word from investigation central was that the local project had been put on the back burner - because of Hurricane Katrina.
“We do not want to confuse (the South Coast) investigation with the Katrina disaster,” a justice department spokeswoman said.
AG's report: No evidence of collusion on gas prices
After more than two years, the state's attorney general on Thursday released his findings in the Justice Department's probe of high gas prices on the South Coast.
It wasn't worth the wait.
Hardy Myers' “findings” are unlikely to satisfy this region's fuel dealers or the driving public. The conclusion of the nine-page report was that “insufficient evidence exists” to come to any conclusion about why gas prices have been consistently higher on the South Coast than the rest of the state.
But residents here can be assured by the last sentence of the attorney general's press release: “Myers urged Oregonians to continue to monitor gas prices and report evidence that might suggest unlawful conduct in gasoline pricing.”
To what end? What South Coast consumer has the patience to wait another two years for a response?
Taxpayers ill served by Myers
That headline from an editorial last November is the one South Coast residents should keep in mind this November when they mark their ballots for attorney general.
AG to South Coast drivers: Pay up and shut up
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