John Seesel Quotations

Consumers shouldn't infer that there is something particularly suspect going on if they see price variations. . . . If you saw the same price at every station it might indicate competition is working perfectly, but it isn't inconsistent with competition that there's a variety of prices.

If we get consumer complaints about (gasoline) prices, we'll look at those complaints to find evidence of anticompetitive conduct.

A determination that unlawful conduct has occurred will result in aggressive law enforcement activity by the FTC.

A seller with lawfully acquired market power including market power arising from an act of God can charge any price the market will bear, so long as this seller does not join with others to set prices or restrict supply.

The FTC has been and remains vigilant regarding anticompetitive conduct in this industry.

The commission is very conscious of the swift and severe price spikes that occurred immediately before and after Katrina made landfall.

We are continuing our intense scrutiny of conduct in the petroleum industry in the aftermath of Katrina.