https://www.reuters.com/article/us-storm-irma-chevron/florida-cites-complaints-over-chevron-gas-prices-as-shortages-mount-idUSKCN1BI240
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6qqp, It's because he is a pathetic butthurt loser himself and someone called him out on it and he feels like he's been outed for the little snoflake that he is.
6ktt, Why? Are you taking it personally? That says a lot about you and you opinion of yourself. Find a new job, and all this foolishness and bad karma will go away and be a thing of the past. Good luck.
Butthurt loser man. Time for you to troll away.
@PdaoSJV-5ind, Yes indeed, my POS butthurt loser deadwood brother!!! You and I think alike. Please join us, you pathetic idiot loser with no life! You will fit right in here. I love you man!! Amen my pathetic butthurt deadwood brother!!!
Go and get an education you bunch of deadwood losers.
Why don't you get a clue, 4fbo? Anyone who is not a moron knows that companies like Chevron should not to be immediately blamed for the blunders or out-right ripoffs committed by franchisees when price gouging happens. But, I'd like to know what companies like Chevron would ultimately do to price-gouging franchisees would sell their branded gasoline. If Chevron allows them to continue flying the Chevron banner and selling the brand, then blaming Chevron as a "price gouger" is appropriate. Let's wait a month or so and see if these douche bag convenient store and gas station operators still maintain the Chevron hallmark.
Yes it is (which is idiotic itself)
But it is perfectly legal to close your doors and not sell fuel or supplies to anyone...
Gouging is illegal. Retailers are getting a windfall just on the high sales during any emergency. A gasoline retailer should not gouge on prices, but instead ration how much each person can make so more people can get enough gasoline to flee safely. Government should have emergency plans in place to ensure fuel is brought into the area of evacuation.
@4oti, Learn the law and get your ignoranant head out of your @ss. Gouging is unlawful in the United States, especially in times of emergency.
What you're a saying is nonsense.
Do you want the people who were evacuating to have the fuel supply they need?
The person who owns a gas station does not need to stay in harms way to supply evacuees.. There is no law that forces him/her to stay...so, what is his/her's incentive to stay and give out fuel? Out of the kindness of their heart? What about their families? why should they stay and hand out fuel? would you force them?
When the government step in and tries to supplant the laws of supply and demand, it is only the people that get hurt...every time
Most Chevron gas stations are not owned by Chevron. If there was gouging, the owner of the station will be fined
There's Venezuela and then there's the United States of America where the rule of law works. Price gouging is illegal, and its punishable with a heavier hand in emergency situations. The price gouging in Florida by this Chevron station and other similar situations will be hit hard by Florida's State AG. Governor Scott said it, so you can throw your "supply and demand" nonsense out the window. That fundamental law of economics sure had a valid place in all capitalist nations, but it does not hold up in court for emergency situations (here in the USA).
In a free market society, demand and availability determines the price.
The places where the government enforces price control is called Communism. Venezuela is a prime example of what happens when the government tries to fix prices..
I'm pretty sure the people in Florida were far better off than if the same event happened in Venezuela..
Easy solution. If anyone feels they were gouged by high prices anywhere at anytime, simply pay (if it's something you can't do without at the moment) and request a receipt that documents what it was that was purchased. As soon as possible, call your State Attorney General's office and file a complaint. You will be asked to forward the evidence (receipt) to an address along with a file number they will provide you. The end result may be the store that price gouged you would be ordered to refund you a certain amount as specified by the State AG Office.
-icay it was reported that the Chevron station franchisee in south Florida was charging $6.99/gal at his gas stations during the evacuation. If this is the price you regularly pay for gas I would hate to live where you do.
2mnc, The only problem here is there was no price gouging, only over-zealous reporting and rumors.
My understanding is that if these area's were claim and emergency disaster area no one can price gouge. We had someone in Houston turned in for charging 6.00 a gallon for gas. They will be fined and most of the time courts or regulators will not decrease the fine. They feel that you should know better. period. If anyone is price gouging you are a sorry A@@. What comes around goes around!!!!
What a stupid post, OP. Chevron no more price gouged anyone than any other retailer, and the price increase wasn't really significant. I pay more for gas than that from the effects of hurricane Harvey. Get a life and a new line, TROLL.
Good lessons, iig. Before Hurricane Harvey threatened the Texas coast, I did what I have been doing for years... I tanked up my two vehicles and I filled up four DOT 6-gallon gasoline containers to store in a safe ventilated place at home. I did all this before the mad rush for gas and the prices went up. Of course, I also got to the supermarket to buy gallons of my favorite brand of spring water, canned goods and batteries. I completed the task while 99% of everyone else wasn't worried or cognizant there was a storm in the Gulf. As it stands, I have gasoline for sale.
There is no incentive to go into a high demand area without a price increase.
During the oil embargo (70s) the implemented price controls...there was no gasoline in high demand areas.. in other words, price controls lead to shortages (ask the Venezuelans how price controls are working out for them)
Economics lesson:
During high demand, prices increase, there is no shortage
Price controls leads to shortage
People claiming gouging is bad are idiots, increasing prices ensure demand is met
Also, don't wait until the last minute to evacuate
"Chevron price gouging Floridians to support its dividend aristocracy", should be the headline.
What part of "supply and demand" are you struggling to understand? Extreme shortage of goods increases the price. And $2.73 is hardly "gouging"; it is ten cents a gallon LESS than what I am paying on a regular basis.