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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has taken action to address antitrust concerns related to Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc.’s (ACT) $1.57 billion acquisition of 270 retail fuel outlets from Giant …
FTC Resolves Antitrust Concerns Over ACT’s $1.57 Billion Fuel Outlet Acquisition Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has finalized a consent order addressing antitrust concerns stemming from Exxon Mobil Corporation’s acquisition of oil producer Pioneer Natural Resources. The order …
FTC Finalizes Consent Order on Exxon’s Acquisition of Pioneer Natural Resources Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has finalized a consent order addressing antitrust concerns related to Chevron Corporation’s acquisition of oil producer Hess Corporation. The resolution imposes restrictions …
FTC Finalizes Consent Order on Chevron’s Acquisition of Hess Corporation Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has imposed a landmark $5.6 million civil penalty on XCL Resources Holdings, LLC (XCL), Verdun Oil Company II LLC (Verdun), and EP Energy …
FTC Slaps Record $5.6 Million Penalty on Oil Companies for Illegal Pre-Merger Coordination Read More
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has filed a lawsuit against convenience store giant 7-Eleven, Inc. and its parent company, Seven & i Holdings Co., Ltd. The FTC alleges that 7-Eleven …
FTC Sues 7-Eleven Over Violation of Consent Order in St. Petersburg Outlet Acquisition Read More
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported on Tuesday, December 12, 2023, that the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) saw a slight uptick of 0.1 percent …
Consumer Price Index Rises 0.1% in November, Shelter Costs Offset Gasoline Dip Read More
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has recently published its 2023 Report on Ethanol Market Concentration, as directed by the Energy Policy Act of 2005. The Act mandates the Commission to …
FTC’s 2023 Ethanol Market Concentration Report Affirms Sufficient Competition Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — The cost of fuel in Pennsylvania has seen a noticeable uptick over the past week, reflecting a nationwide trend. According to data from the American Automobile Association (AAA), …
Gas Prices on the Rise in Pennsylvania Amid Nationwide Increase Read More
GREATER PHILADELPHIA — In a week marked by the aftermath of Hurricane Idalia and the Labor Day weekend, gasoline prices in the Greater Philadelphia area have bucked the trend of …
Gas Prices Dip in Greater Philadelphia Area Amid Steady National Trend Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — As Labor Day weekend quickly approaches, drivers in Philadelphia are keeping a watchful eye on the current gas prices. According to Stacker, who compiled data from AAA, …
A Look at Philadelphia Area Gas Price Fluctuations in the Past Week Read More