Alabama

All week, News 5 has been answering your questions and reporting on gas price hikes. Prices have been rising as much as 30-cents since Gustav appears headed for the Gulf of Mexico. Long lines began forming at local gas stations, and some stores ran out of gas.

This afternoon Governor Bob Riley declared a state of emergency in Alabama. Mobile County District Attorney John Tyson and Baldwin County Sheriff Hoss Mack says they now have the authority to investigate reports of price gouging. News 5 will continue to dig deep for answers and report on any developments with this story. News Map    Printer Friendly Translate: » Spanish | French | German | Italian | Japanese | Chinese | Russian | Hindi

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