Fair and Transparent Gas Prices Act of 2026
In committee: it can still change before the session ends.
- Stage
- In committee
- Started in
- Senate
- Sponsors
- 2
- Latest action
- Apr 21, 2026
What it does
The Fair and Transparent Gas Prices Act of 2026 would require the Federal Trade Commission to conduct a three-year study investigating whether oil and gas companies engage in anti-competitive or collusive conduct—such as reducing fuel production investments, conducting stock buybacks, or restricting alternative fuel availability—that may inflate consumer prices or constitute price gouging. The FTC must submit annual reports to specified congressional committees, including the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee and House Energy and Commerce Committee, with recommendations for legislative or administrative action. The bill authorizes $15 million per year for fiscal years…
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Where it stands
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Who is involved
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Where it goes next
While a bill can still move, the questions are about people and money.