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NY opens hotline, website to report gas price gouging

Originally published: February 22, 2013 1:14 PM
Updated: February 22, 2013 1:58 PM
By NEWSDAY.COM

A man pumps gas in this undated file

Photo credit: Newsday/Alejandra Villa | A man pumps gas in this undated file photo.

As gas prices rise across the nation, Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo announced Friday that he has directed state agencies to ensure that consumers are protected against potential unfair practices at gasoline stations.

The New York Department of State's Division of Consumer Protection has launched a toll-free hotline and website for New Yorkers to report suspected price gouging at gas stations, according...

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