Speaker Tim Jones and the members of the Missouri House of Representatives will move quickly to obtain answers regarding the recent increase in propane gas prices. Jones has placed a resolution calling on the United States Department of Justice to investigate allegations of price gouging on the legislative fast track.
Shortly after it was filed, Jones referred HCR 18 to the House Utilities Committee where it is expected to be heard next week. The resolution specifically calls on the justice department to investigate the price increase of propane, the price disparity of propane among storage facilities, and the supply shortage of propane available to consumers.
“The huge, unexpected price increase has been an enormous burden on many Missouri families and farmers who want nothing more than to have access to affordable heating during these bitterly cold months,” said Jones, R-Eureka. “We want to take every action possible to protect Missourians from what many fear is blatant price gouging. We know our local suppliers are not at fault, but we want the Justice Department to get to the root of this problem as quickly as possible.”
The prompt action by the Missouri House comes in response to a dramatic spike in propane pricing that saw per gallon rates triple in the span of a week. State Rep. Jay Houghton immediately filed HCR 18 to request an investigation by the justice department. The House Utilities Committee plans to hold a hearing to discuss the resolution on Wednesday, February 5th.
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