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Old 10-06-2005, 05:38 PM   #8
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Originally Posted by Redsoxticket
The owner of Mobil #1, Hussein calls his brother in-law Hamid the owner of Mobil #2 who then calls the owner of Mobil #3, Mr. White and they all agree to raise the price.
It will not appear to be price gouging because they all agree so as not to be obvious to the state inspectors.
Doesn't that constitute price fixing?

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