H.R.8698

Lower Prices at the Pump Act

Introduced·5/7/26

Lower Prices at the Pump Act prohibits excessive gasoline and fuel prices during conflict with Iran.

The Lower Prices at the Pump Act aims to protect consumers from gasoline and fuel price gouging during periods of conflict with Iran. It prohibits the sale of gasoline or other petroleum distillates at unconscionably excessive prices, particularly when such pricing indicates unfair advantage during specific periods. The Federal Trade Commission and state attorneys general can enforce this prohibition, with penalties including fines up to $500,000,000.

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History

May 7

House

Introduced in House

May 7

House

Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.