Law360, New York (April 25, 2006, 12:00 AM ET) -- With summer fast approaching and oil prices continuing to skyrocket, President George W. Bush has caved into pressure from consumers and lawmakers alike and ordered an investigation into possible price-gouging by oil companies.
Bush announced the probe in a speech on Tuesday in Washington, responding to growing demands for an investigation into the surging gasoline prices.
“Energy experts predict gas prices are going to remain high throughout the summer. And that's going to be a continued strain on the American people," said Bush in an address...
Amid Pressure, Bush Launches Probe Into Oil Industry
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