# DOJ and FTC press states to target any illegal activity contributing to high gas prices

> **Newsylist Open Intelligence Dossier** · First detected: 2026-07-03 17:42 UTC · Category: Business · Sources: 7 · Current Velocity: 4.63

## Executive Summary
The DOJ and FTC are urging state governments to investigate oil companies for price-gouging and illegal activity driving up gas prices.

## Intelligence Brief
The Department of Justice (DOJ) and Federal Trade Commission (FTC) are calling on states to target illegal activities contributing to high gas prices. This effort includes urging states to enforce fuel price-gouging laws and join investigations into oil companies.


Coverage from Fox Business, Politico, and OilPrice.com emphasizes the federal government's push for state-level cooperation. CBS News reports that the U.S. is currently monitoring oil markets for evidence of price-fixing.


Additional developments include a new plan unveiled by Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) to hold oil companies accountable for inflated prices, according to Spectrum News.

## Verified Facts & Key Claims
### What specific illegal activities are being targeted?
Federal agencies are focusing on price-fixing and fuel price-gouging.

### Which federal agencies are leading this effort?
The Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).

### Is there any legislative action involved?
Senator Adam Schiff of California has unveiled a plan to hold oil companies accountable for inflated gas prices.

## Key People, Organizations & Locations
Justice Department, DOJ and FTC, Sen Schiff D-Calif, DOJ Urges States, Enforce Fuel Price-Gouging Laws

## Multi-Source Evidence Table
| Source Outlet | Headline | Published (UTC) | Verification URL |
|---|---|---|---|
| GuruFocus | US DOJ and FTC Monitor Oil Market for Price Manipulation | 2026-07-03 18:17 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMimwFBVV95cUxPbUVJSTF1ZzZqOEI1d2FOWl95aWxaT2xCNEdyOUUtMEZMN24xLXF1bktqcTBjWEswQlZXeEdkWjJwc0NUT0hzUHV2enZUNTdNZklxM1hJaWU2MXdBZTJnOG1uNWdnU1dSbTd1Nng2R29ZaDQtVFhvZkN4YkNQTXhjekE1WEdHMnJEVFhqNFRLY3pEdWVlRWlnV2ZCZw?oc=5) |
| The Hill | Justice Department urges states to probe possible gas price gouging | 2026-07-03 18:17 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMikAFBVV95cUxPS0h2RXVySnFYTm1BWVBBajR4SzItSkVrN0VSNktQZFVqVFJEUXdZc3dONXFRa1pLeDRZNlItclJvTjNPaGlvMDZJRTJteF9OdWFmVGdfSG4wXy01dk5pTHNKS2Rnbjl2MzdCVktVX2I4akQ3Y2dwWXFvZzlWd2xaemFHVEJHaVBscG95NEZmei3SAZYBQVVfeXFMT2RRclZGMUNOMHlXY1czZGtHemFYTVllTUxmUzRycWNtWTRrRkJKVHhkbllTcWFBXzR3UlJQUGVubUJjRVd5Ynh4Ulg4b1VxaUQ1aElLSHk0ZV9HNVpLZ25MN2JHVVN5VURORHlKVWl5MHZBcE1rc0IyTGZaaVJEeW5VTkV5UDVweG1salJjLS0tbEkwMTNR?oc=5) |
| Spectrum News | Sen. Schiff, D-Calif., unveils new plan to hold oil companies ac­countable for inflated gas prices | 2026-07-03 18:17 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMif0FVX3lxTE4xNXMzMTlrR1B0a2JYdVVKX21GcDJwaWNNNnZNWkJXd1JFbGUwcDNUZS13dzJHcE5xTjZaTHplR1NjZ0tGYXRUN1NUaUFRNC1NSThYRW56WGxoZEtBTFpqSmxqOGpMUEJvMFlUVDZsQjhQRVR3NTRaemdpVFZkS1U?oc=5) |
| Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.com | DOJ Urges States to Enforce Fuel Price-Gouging Laws | 2026-07-03 18:17 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiqwFBVV95cUxNelc0V3N3UF90SllOZ05Rcm1XOG1fcU9hMzlrUVFVTTVfMFRQV2lsU1k2SEhKNm9zdHdmODZGRldZMG53dVlBdUhJYXBncE5rQzZPU2RaYUdVSWNwN3lyZm1NandhTU40SVdTTFVIWmI1SW1rZGdmSkFGVk9vam1EaU4wTWVNOHhKU050MEdqQnd0R0R2X2lUTFlBYnlQYWtLWlRqbGlZWjN2dTDSAbABQVVfeXFMTmx4eVgxdDNHNEtNNlNSU0FyYWZDeHJCUlc1ck0zM0d2dWs4TGlWQVgyTUxzaGRGbDlINldab0VZMVdoZ3ViTjdrMEpLdVlDR0JUaUxlendSandTTEF6UmRFaEppZnVjLUxVVGM2c2UySThWQkNyS2p3YXEwZGRocmt2ZExrMDc1ekd6dDc0ZE44WU5OZHAxT0ZoYWVwQ2pmUk1ucC05RVV) |
| Politico | Justice Department calls on states to join investigation into oil companies | 2026-07-03 18:17 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMinAFBVV95cUxNT2Fac2pIUVRyRVNrblkwUm9RT09ad0FOajA1TENJMTVpWGJZd2ozN0tvaXBTMVh1dTlpWnRzWEprNTJacXdyVkFza1A1TXowTmcya3dvRjA1RzlwUDVGWGZ3Ym1DY2VDRmE4NmU3dFdUWm5kdnZHZUVLUG5uX29UMWIwVHR1TFJpenFzTm5JWFBpRzhxWmlPQ0dxMFg?oc=5) |
| CBS News | U.S. says it is monitoring oil markets for price-fixing as it urges states to do the same | 2026-07-03 18:17 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMieEFVX3lxTFBja2V0bmRYOG1zYW5zekYzVWZPS2IzbGxYcENwQ3VCaFNuNWdieXZLelFfcTdqTFhDS19pQjlscFZrd2dObW1ZTC05T3hpX0ZMTHJFekVsbDQ1N2hQOHRIZUxmYy1JUW9kU1lheHhBNXNXY2JHNzdELQ?oc=5) |
| Fox Business | DOJ and FTC press states to target any illegal activity contributing to high gas prices | 2026-07-03 18:17 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMitAFBVV95cUxPR1pXZG9FZHk2dUZ2V3B5NUNrX3VJNVEtTXNsSGNzOXZZZzR3WXNvTlFKNVM2VHZFMnAxbS0xSTRURGlEamVZZmZreXBZUmU3dFlTbnBWTHl5OUI2Ylktc2Q3ZzFDa2tOOTNxdnlrajJQR3BXZ0FLWWpvOFUxU01PbG9VbEZ3N2VYYVVMb0pZZnlzOGNDQmZoellWSjhWZDNuRDNSd0NqdVpScTV5OGJVNkE3Qy3SAboBQVVfeXFMTnJnWF8xUkt2TS1zMUdrRTI1dWYtMi11cHBVVjBOOHZxblJKNUJtbmhZaDV2QTNDNkdmZHBTRE55Z2RmbTM3TkdvY0hnaEIyd2cwTy1FOWVKUm1hQWRHT212OVctMDlYMEVqRUNLcTFla05yRlFFZTZIMjlJWVZCYlFSTEtVQVg3TThyQ1AyR3JQdzV5Sy1TTTdCaU4tRm9) |

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