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Congressman Called Out by Gas Expert on Gouging Claim: ‘People in Office Openly Misrepresent Reality’

Sep 24, 2026 · 12:37 PM ET· updated 1h ago
Congressman Called Out by Gas Expert on Gouging Claim: ‘People in Office Openly Misrepresent Reality’

Record gas prices spark accusations of gouging, but GasBuddy’s Patrick De Haan says economics, refinery disruptions and global oil markets tell a different story.

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Some people say gas companies are unfairly raising prices on purpose. But experts say the real reasons are global oil markets and refinery problems.

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