Jackson gas station accused of price gouging in wake of Hurricane Ike

Friday, March 27, 2009

The Missouri Attorney General's Office is investigating Jackson Bait and Tackle for price gouging in the wake of Hurricane Ike, but its manager claims an increase in prices was necessary to safeguard the business from running out of gasoline.

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