09-28-2006, 07:41 AM
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But, what's up in the BI? What's the percentage of decrease?
I read in article, average mainland gas prices dropped .50 while Hawaii gas prices have dropped .24.
I know what will bring the price down, the threat of reinstating the gas cap. Just the threat alone would scare the gas suppliers into lowering prices. This is proof that the Hawaii gas suppliers are colluding to keep prices high. However I agree that a cap is not the best way to solve the problem. It's the lazy and easy way. The government needs to investigate the situation further and if needed create new legislation to increase competition between suppliers.