Freedom Fuel stations across the Philly region offer cheap gas, feature local owners, and raise ethical concerns
Across the Philadelphia region, former Sunoco, Karco, and Gas n’ Go stations with makeshift Freedom Fuel Network signs have been selling less-expensive gas to drivers for about a week.
Who is behind the 25 gas stations selling Freedom Fuel in the Philadelphia region and how they’re able to offer gas 40 to 50 cents cheaper than nearby stations remains unclear.
Yet the effort has been promoted by both the White House and President Donald Trump, raising ethics concerns from the public and government watchdogs.
Richard Painter, who for two years served as chief White House ethics lawyer in the George W. Bush administration, said it’s within a business owner’s First Amendment right to sell cheap gas, possibly at a loss, to “impr
... show moreFreedom Fuel stations across the Philly region offer cheap gas, feature local owners, and raise ethical concerns
Across the Philadelphia region, former Sunoco, Karco, and Gas n’ Go stations with makeshift Freedom Fuel Network signs have been selling less-expensive gas to drivers for about a week.
Who is behind the 25 gas stations selling Freedom Fuel in the Philadelphia region and how they’re able to offer gas 40 to 50 cents cheaper than nearby stations remains unclear.
Yet the effort has been promoted by both the White House and President Donald Trump, raising ethics concerns from the public and government watchdogs.
Richard Painter, who for two years served as chief White House ethics lawyer in the George W. Bush administration, said it’s within a business owner’s First Amendment right to sell cheap gas, possibly at a loss, to “improve the image of the president and help the country through a national crisis.” ...
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The Trump-promoted discount gas chain is run by local owners, but a lot remains unclear how they're selling cheaper fuel.
Rob Tornoe (Inquirer.com)
