Because Oregonians get
hit especially hard by high gas and energy prices, Ron has issued
three reports investigating anti-competitive and anti-consumer
practices. His reports regarding high gas prices and manipulative
strategies by oil companies have sparked investigations by the
Federal Trade Commission and the Senate Permanent Subcommittee
on Investigations. Most recently, Ron released a report detailing
the Federal Trade Commission' s failure to protect consumers
in Oregon and across America even after investigations showed
the agency's inaction was contributing to higher gasoline prices.