Competition Bureau Closely Tracking Gasoline Price Increases Following Hurricane Katrina

OTTAWA, September 2, 2005 – In the wake of recent price spikes, the Competition Bureau is closely following wholesale and retail gasoline prices to ensure they are consistent with current market forces and not the result of anti-competitive acts.

For more information, the Competition Bureau has updated its Consumer Fact Sheet on Gasoline Prices on its Web site, http://www.cb-bc.gc.ca.

The Competition Bureau is an independent law enforcement agency. We contribute to the prosperity of Canadians by protecting and promoting competitive markets and enabling informed consumer choice.

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