Fraud Probe Targets Propane Gas and Old Oil Overcharges
An FEA civil probe into propane gas price ceilings reports $50 million in rollbacks and potential $200 million plus in overcharges. Rep. Dingell accuses an FEA loophole of giving 12 big oil companies a $130 million windfall in January, as old oil production drops and new oil rises due to bookkeeping changes. Investigations span Jacksonville and federal grand jury actions, with multiple contracts under review and officials offering cautious comments.
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John D. Dingell
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