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'Enough is enough': PA lawmakers call for price gouging probe as gas prices jump overnight
- Pennsylvania lawmakers call for an Attorney General probe into price gouging as gas prices jump nationwide.
- Gas stations in the Lehigh Valley reported higher-than-usual prices, with some stations charging near $3.79 per gallon for regular.
- Nationally, the average price jumped about 34 cents last week, contributing to rising concerns over energy costs.
- State representatives argue the surge happened too quickly to be purely supply-and-demand driven.
- Residents reported price differences across nearby stations, with some maintaining lower prices while others rose.
- Lawmakers want to explore new laws to address price gouging and consumer protection in Pennsylvania.
- Station owner said restocking fuels could force price increases, signaling potential supply issues.
- Lawmakers emphasize this issue is separate from party politics as they call for accountability.
- The report notes overall gas price increases are part of a broader national trend affecting pockets of Pennsylvania.
- The piece references national and international events contributing to price volatility, including crude oil movements.
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