Legislation that aims to expand federal provisions against price gouging in the marketplace for gasoline and other fuels passed in the U.S. House of Representatives on May 19.
By a 217 to 207 party-line vote, the Consumer Fuel Price Gouging Prevention Act advanced to the U.S. Senate where it appears unlikely to be approved ahead of Memorial Day, a holiday linked to the start of the busy summer driving season. Senate leaders have not scheduled a vote on the bill.