possible price gouging

Seymour Herald/Library Photo

published: September 17 2008 09:11 AM updated:: September 18 2008 11:28 AM

The price for a gallon of regular unleaded gas in Sevier County was up to $4.99 in some locations.
During the first week of September, Sevier County drivers were paying an average of $3.58 a gallon.
The cost of gas has effected so many areas of the local market that businesses, including voluntary organizations have had to make changes.
The Seymour Volunteer Fire Department was featured on a recent local TV program discussing the cost of fuel the volunteer firefighters have to pay for out of their own pocket to fight a fire or aid at an accident.
Many feel that the recent rapid jump in the price of gas was uncalled for.
If you feel you are a victim of price gouging, you should file a complaint with either the Tennessee Division of Consumer Affairs or the US Department of Energy. You can contact them by calling the following numbers, or clicking on the links below.
1. Tennessee Division of Consumer Affairs - 1-800-342-8385
2. United States Department of Energy Hotline - 1-800-244-3301

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#1 Harry commented, on October 19, 2008 at 12:49 p.m.:

It's bad enough when we pay the regular overinflated prices but gouging should be strictly enforced. We need to get off this crap all together. Just read a great new book by Jeff Wilson called The Manhattan Project of 2009 Energy Independence Now...I highly recommend it! www.themanhattanprojectof2009.com

#2 Alan W Rollins commented, on December 5, 2008 at 9:59 a.m.:

My family was here from Georgia to attend a UT game and couldn't believe the obscene price that Knoxville was force-feeding consumers. They left here feeling financially RAPED by your city. I had TRIED to use the visit as an opportunity to convince my mother to move here. Good job.