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Editorial
July 13, 1926
The Key West Citizen
Key West, Monroe County, Florida
What is this article about?
Editorial from Key West criticizes high gasoline prices (28c/gal) versus 23c on Florida's west coast, quotes Palm Beach Post on price fixing by companies, suggests boycott or municipal stations to reduce costs, urges local investigation.
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GASOLINE PRICE FIXING
Key West, like all other of the East Coast cities, is paying too much for gasoline. Just a few days ago it was only 25c.
The price, in big black figures, is posted conspicuously at every filling station, and that is the reason we are paying 28c for gas. If it was any other old price, we would pay it just the same.
But when we find that gas is selling for 23c all along the west coast of Florida, we must agree with the Palm Beach Post that there must be something wrong about it.
In commenting upon the gasoline situation in the Palm Beaches The Palm Beach Post says editorially.
"Motorists who have just returned from the west coast report that gasoline in Tampa, Daytona and other cities in that vicinity is selling for 23 cents a gallon.
"There is something wrong when the same company can sell the same gasoline for 23 cents on one side of the state and must charge 29 cents for it on the other. Certainly the trouble can not lie in transportation when a company can ship its gasoline a thousand miles further north and sell it at prices far below what they are charging here.
Just as long as we dig down into our pockets and pay 29 cents a gallon for gasoline the price will remain at 29 cents or possibly go to 30.
"If there is no other way we can follow the example of a sister state in the north and create a boycott against the price fixer by operating state and municipal filling stations.
"If the city of West Palm Beach can import gasoline for her own use at nine cents a gallon less than she can buy it here she certainly can increase her order to meet the demands of her citizens and, with the state tax added, save them five cents a gallon on their gasoline bills."
Key West people can ill afford to pay 28c for gas if it can be purchased any cheaper, and the proper authorities here should immediately take steps to investigate the situation.
Key West, like all other of the East Coast cities, is paying too much for gasoline. Just a few days ago it was only 25c.
The price, in big black figures, is posted conspicuously at every filling station, and that is the reason we are paying 28c for gas. If it was any other old price, we would pay it just the same.
But when we find that gas is selling for 23c all along the west coast of Florida, we must agree with the Palm Beach Post that there must be something wrong about it.
In commenting upon the gasoline situation in the Palm Beaches The Palm Beach Post says editorially.
"Motorists who have just returned from the west coast report that gasoline in Tampa, Daytona and other cities in that vicinity is selling for 23 cents a gallon.
"There is something wrong when the same company can sell the same gasoline for 23 cents on one side of the state and must charge 29 cents for it on the other. Certainly the trouble can not lie in transportation when a company can ship its gasoline a thousand miles further north and sell it at prices far below what they are charging here.
Just as long as we dig down into our pockets and pay 29 cents a gallon for gasoline the price will remain at 29 cents or possibly go to 30.
"If there is no other way we can follow the example of a sister state in the north and create a boycott against the price fixer by operating state and municipal filling stations.
"If the city of West Palm Beach can import gasoline for her own use at nine cents a gallon less than she can buy it here she certainly can increase her order to meet the demands of her citizens and, with the state tax added, save them five cents a gallon on their gasoline bills."
Key West people can ill afford to pay 28c for gas if it can be purchased any cheaper, and the proper authorities here should immediately take steps to investigate the situation.
What sub-type of article is it?
Economic Policy
Trade Or Commerce
What keywords are associated?
Gasoline Prices
Price Fixing
Boycott
Key West
Florida East Coast
What entities or persons were involved?
Key West
Palm Beach Post
West Palm Beach
Oil Companies
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Gasoline Price Fixing In Key West
Stance / Tone
Critical Of High Prices And Advocating Investigation Or Boycott
Key Figures
Key West
Palm Beach Post
West Palm Beach
Oil Companies
Key Arguments
Gasoline Prices In Key West At 28c/Gal Are Too High Compared To 23c On West Coast Florida
Same Company Sells At Different Prices Across State Indicating Price Fixing
Transportation Costs Cannot Explain Price Difference
Consumers Should Boycott Or Support State/Municipal Filling Stations To Lower Prices
City Can Import Cheaper Gasoline Saving Citizens Money