Ramsey on Pilot Oil Price Gouging: 'I Won't Bring That Up ... Yet'
Lt. Gov. Ron Ramsey responded with glee to the news that political rival Bill Haslam's Pilot Oil has settled price-gouging allegations with the state attorney general:
"I won't bring that up ... yet. The fact that this is the third state that's happened in, I wasn't going to point that out."
AG Bob Cooper is boasting about the settlements with 16 companies and individuals who own 27 gas stations in Middle and East Tennessee. "In these trying economic times, consumers need their hard-earned dollars to stretch as far as possible. I want to make sure that consumers are treated fairly - especially at the pump," he says. But is this really anything to crow about? The settlements will result in a paltry $73,447 in potential restitution for consumers, assuming they can produce receipts for their gas purchases after Hurricane Ike.
Update: Ward Cammack comments. "Government should never allow unscrupulous businesses to take advantage of consumers during times of crisis. As governor, my administration will build on Governor Bredesen's vigilance in cracking down on such indefensible actions."
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