Nikhil Datta and Johannes Brinkmann examine petrol retailers' behaviour during oil price fluctuations to judge the validity of profiteering concerns.

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20 March 2026

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The Conversation

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https://theconversation.com/do-petrol-retailers-really-price-gouge-during-oil-price-spikes-278843

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