Are gas stations price-gouging? Gas expert breaks down what constitutes as gouging

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Are gas stations price-gouging? Gas expert breaks down what constitutes as gouging
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With rising costs of fuel, many viewers have reached out asking if they’re being price-gouged at local gas stations.

. We told the owner they were asking well above the state average, and they lowered the price.

“In the state of Florida, you cannot sell gasoline below cost. So when your prices are going up 50 cents, you can’t continue to keep your price down,” Ned Bowman with the Florida Petroleum Marketers Association said.“Who you’re buying fuel from is automatically taking money out of your account.

He expects high prices to be around for a few more months. Bowman says drivers can save money by driving slower, combining their trips, and joining loyalty clubs with gas stations.STAY UPDATED:

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