The US Congress will vote next week on legislation barring “excessive” or “exploitative” fuel prices.
The measure, which is unlikely to garner the Republican support needed to become law, would prohibit price increases during national energy emergencies declared by the president.
“Price gouging needs to be stopped,” House Speaker
It marks the latest attempt by Democrats to tame sky-high energy costs before facing inflation-weary votes at the polls in November. Retail gasoline prices has been rising for nearly three weeks, reaching new records for ...