Oklahoma legislators call to investigate alleged lumber price gouging
Robert Dalheim, 02 July 2021
OKLAHOMA CITY – A group of Oklahoma state legislators is calling on the state’s attorney general to investigate allegations of price gouging by lumber producers during COVID-19.
“I have one constituent who is looking at an additional $100,000 in costs due to these increases,” state senator Cody Rogers, R-Tulsa, told KFOR News. ” Lumber prices have shot up four to six times higher than what they were about half a year ago. Sheets of oriented strand board that were previously $11 each are now $48 even though they can be manufactured for less than $4 each. It’s outrageous, and it’s hurt individuals and Oklahoma businesses.” Continue reading “Article: Oklahoma legislators call to investigate alleged lumber price gouging”
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