Laquania Williams
ENG 1123 Online-Campbell
September 07, 2006
Argument Essay
Gas Gouging
With Gasoline prices at a record high, consumers are yelling gas gouging. Customers are very upset at gasoline station owners as they continue to increase gas prices. Those who need gas the most, not being able to voice their views, will suffer the most from increased prices.
Everyday when we drive down the highway, we see changes in advertised prices. One gas station may advertise gasoline at $2.69 per gallon and the consumer goes three miles down the road where another gas station advertises gas at $2.35 per gallon. Consumers will then make an extra effort to travel to the gas station with the cheaper price.
If gas providers know they can make profits simply by increasing gas prices, why would they question the petroleum industry? The government should place price controls on gas. Low income families may not be able to afford high gasoline prices, which could lead to them not being able......
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