asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce if he regards profits of petrol companies within the State as exorbitant; and if he considers that the profit margins of these companies should be investigated by the Fair Trade Commission.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Profits of Petrol Companies.
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As statutory control is not exercised over the profits of the petrol companies, I have no information regarding such profits. It would be outside the functions of the Fair Trade Commission to undertake an investigation of the profit margins of these companies.