‘The people deserve an explanation’: A closer look at gas prices in the Southern Tier

DUNKIRK, N.Y. (WKBW) — Residents in Chautauqua and Cattaraugus counties are paying more for gas than neighboring areas, with prices consistently marked up by 20 to 30 cents per gallon in multiple towns.

I headed out on a gas price road trip after hearing complaints from viewers about price disparities between counties. What I discovered confirms what many residents have been reporting — gas prices in certain areas appear to be fixed at the same higher rate.

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