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CarefreeVT Champion Author Burlington Posts:1,789 Points:255,780 Joined:Aug 2012	Message Posted: Dec 11, 2012 8:06:34 PM Ignore CarefreeVT Report Abuse Vermont ranks as the fourth most lucrative state to sell gas east of the Rocky Mountain states. (weekly average) Take a look at the profit margin section or read Bernie's Statement directly. Thank you GasBuddy! http://www.sanders.senate.gov/newsroom/news/?id=b3bd6cd1-af5c-424d-9a81-288f546399d5 Visit http://www.sanders.senate.gov/consumers/ for full article

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Vermont ranks as the fourth most lucrative state to sell gas east of the Rocky Mountain states. (weekly average)

Take a look at the profit margin section or read Bernie's Statement directly. Thank you GasBuddy!

http://www.sanders.senate.gov/newsroom/news/?id=b3bd6cd1-af5c-424d-9a81-288f546399d5
Visit http://www.sanders.senate.gov/consumers/ for full article

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WanderDan All-Star Author Dayton Posts:585 Points:141,960 Joined:Nov 2012	Message Posted: Dec 12, 2012 12:45:35 PM Ignore WanderDan Report Abuse just shinning a light on them and they scurry like roaches. Sometimes that has to enough
WanderDan All-Star Author Dayton Posts:585 Points:141,960 Joined:Nov 2012	Message Posted: Dec 12, 2012 12:41:55 PM Ignore WanderDan Report Abuse Hard not to like Bernie for fighting for the middle class. Like all politicians you don't have to agree with 100% but gotta give credit when do because it is rare to give them any credit at all.
doctorindyj Champion Author Santa Fe Posts:3,438 Points:836,785 Joined:Nov 2009	Message Posted: Dec 12, 2012 11:19:36 AM Ignore doctorindyj Report Abuse Stand up, pound your chest and scream to the heavens. Get your bribes, find no problems and go back to business as usual.
gassilla Sophomore Author Vermont Posts:106 Points:603,660 Joined:Dec 2008	Message Posted: Dec 12, 2012 10:37:34 AM Ignore gassilla Report Abuse Because I'm on Gas Buddy, I'd noticed this trend! Thanks Bernie for investigating this problem and making it public! You have my vote any day! Too many other politicians are in bed with big business and are unable to look out for the populace as a result!
Prius_III Sophomore Author Philadelphia Posts:145 Points:51,800 Joined:May 2012	Message Posted: Dec 12, 2012 9:21:56 AM Ignore Prius_III Report Abuse That's odd. Vermont prices are always less than neighboring New York and nearby Connecticut. They also seem to be on par with neighboring Massachussettes. What's the big deal?
unipanini All-Star Author New York Posts:903 Points:264,575 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: Dec 12, 2012 8:02:16 AM Ignore unipanini Report Abuse Investigate!
ClarkSC Champion Author South Carolina Posts:3,063 Points:1,008,480 Joined:May 2010	Message Posted: Dec 12, 2012 7:01:55 AM Ignore ClarkSC Report Abuse Joke.
SUPERSTEVIEO Champion Author Quebec Posts:3,523 Points:787,115 Joined:Oct 2010	Message Posted: Dec 12, 2012 5:35:29 AM Ignore SUPERSTEVIEO Report Abuse get to the bottom of this issue... please.
Eugenian Champion Author Oregon Posts:1,847 Points:359,205 Joined:Oct 2009	Message Posted: Dec 12, 2012 2:18:17 AM Ignore Eugenian Report Abuse Thanks for looking out for the little guy, Bernie.
danindenver Champion Author Denver Posts:5,472 Points:1,235,495 Joined:May 2005	Message Posted: Dec 12, 2012 1:55:23 AM Ignore danindenver Report Abuse "I can't figure out why Vermont elects a socialist. " Recent studies show that children in the government-run school system have a favorable view of socialism and a negative view of capitalism. That's what happens when you let socialists run the educational system, instead of capitalists. Problem is that socialists don't produce anything and THAT is why we have a fiscal crisis.
CarefreeVT Champion Author Burlington Posts:1,789 Points:255,780 Joined:Aug 2012	Message Posted: Dec 12, 2012 1:51:36 AM Ignore CarefreeVT Report Abuse side note: 12/11/12 prices in Downtown Burlington "dropped" as Bernie released this online... Proof GasBuddy Works. This was a collective effort, not just a political move by the left or the right. It was a statement about how and why people not just in Vermont are getting ripped off at the pump. Price Fluctuations of $0.15-$0.20 from one County to the next need to be kept in check, especially over prolonged periods of time. I agree with you MidNJ, Bernie's solution is nothing more than government tracking of GasBuddy. It allows people to view the local area online with links to our forums and site. In addition, this will raise awareness with Federal involvement on the National scene. There is a lot more information available about local questions people had concerning this gas issue on that site. Waste of taxpayer money? Maybe? Agree with his politics, irrelevant. Bernie likes to make things that are not in the spotlight in his district that might affect other ares in the Country known to all. GasBuddy Helped in a major way. Thanks all.
jimgraham Champion Author Akron Posts:10,357 Points:1,976,785 Joined:Oct 2007	Message Posted: Dec 12, 2012 1:46:47 AM Ignore jimgraham Report Abuse I bet that Bernie Sanders ain't making many friends in the oil patch. I also bet that he will have his hands full fighting the oil backed super pacs if he stands for re-election.. Go get'em Bernie.
tankumo Veteran Author Vancouver Posts:393 Points:68,330 Joined:Dec 2012	Message Posted: Dec 12, 2012 12:45:13 AM Ignore tankumo Report Abuse Stuck on stupid!
MidNJ Champion Author New Jersey Posts:7,536 Points:1,169,685 Joined:Sep 2009	Message Posted: Dec 12, 2012 12:41:05 AM Ignore MidNJ Report Abuse Doubt if it will come up with any real resolution to the problem of price fixing.
esq262 Champion Author Asheville Posts:2,887 Points:645,565 Joined:Jul 2011	Message Posted: Dec 11, 2012 10:37:18 PM Ignore esq262 Report Abuse I can't figure out why Vermont elects a socialist.
CityCouponer All-Star Author New Orleans Posts:918 Points:198,705 Joined:Aug 2012	Message Posted: Dec 11, 2012 10:00:09 PM Ignore CityCouponer Report Abuse Hmmm~
davenles Champion Author Texas Posts:3,181 Points:715,635 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Dec 11, 2012 9:52:46 PM Ignore davenles Report Abuse Sounds good to the voters.
alterman156 Champion Author New York Posts:7,470 Points:1,554,600 Joined:Dec 2008	Message Posted: Dec 11, 2012 9:46:44 PM Ignore alterman156 Report Abuse I noticed that there are only 4 maybe 5 major brands in the Burlington, VT area. [Edited by: alterman156 at 12/11/2012 9:47:51 PM EST]
humblepie Champion Author Toledo Posts:34,099 Points:2,368,445 Joined:Mar 2006	Message Posted: Dec 11, 2012 9:07:38 PM Ignore humblepie Report Abuse well that will sure get to the bottom of this
hpmossii Sophomore Author Pennsylvania Posts:208 Points:173,330 Joined:Oct 2012	Message Posted: Dec 11, 2012 9:01:53 PM Ignore hpmossii Report Abuse It is not unusual to have a $0.15/gallon difference in price from 1 county to the next here in western PA.
BuckyTJones Champion Author Salt Lake City Posts:4,932 Points:967,950 Joined:Mar 2010	Message Posted: Dec 11, 2012 8:58:41 PM Ignore BuckyTJones Report Abuse So many investigations with no outcomes.
skinsfan125 Champion Author Virginia Posts:1,549 Points:279,890 Joined:Jul 2010	Message Posted: Dec 11, 2012 8:24:19 PM Ignore skinsfan125 Report Abuse yep thatl show em!