News from the Oklahoma Corporation
Commission
Phone: (405)
522-2100, FAX: (405) 522-1623, www.occ.state.ok.us
The recent spike in Oklahoma
gasoline prices has again stirred public debate about who might be responsible
for the price increases. Some letters and phone calls to the editor have
pointed the finger at the Corporation Commission for not investigating the
gasoline price hikes.
The following is provided as
an informational source for reporters and the public:
The Commission wishes to
make it very clear that it has no statuatory authority whatsoever to
investigate or regulate the price of gasoline. This means it cannot investigate
allegations of price gouging as regards gasoline or diesel fuel.
Commission fuel inspectors
do work to make sure Oklahomans get what they pay for by checking all retail
gasoline pumps for fuel quality and pump accuracy. Commission Inspectors also
check for water in gasoline and make sure the facility is in compliance with
environmental and safety rules.
If consumers think they
purchased “bad” gas or that a pump might not be calibrated properly, they
should call the Commission’s Consumer Services Division at 1-800-522-8154.
Inside the OKC metro area, the number to call is 521-2331.
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All OCC news
releases and advisories are available for downloading and review on the OCC web
site at www.occ.state.ok.us