The Law Requires Gas Stations To Clearly Display The Cash As Well As The Credit Price Of Fuel

Kingston, NY – Today, County Executive Mike Hein signed Local Law Number 8 of 2014 which is aimed at protecting consumers and promoting transparency in gasoline price advertising.  The new law requires gas stations that choose to charge different prices for motor vehicle fuels depending on whether the consumer pays in cash or by credit card to clearly display the higher of two prices, if not both.

“This is about requiring accuracy and transparency in advertising so consumers can make informed choices as to where they choose to purchase gasoline,” said County Executive Mike Hein.  “I want to thank my partners in the Legislature, including the law’s sponsors Donald Gregorius, Tracey Bartels, David Donaldson and Ken Wishnick, and everyone who supported it, for helping to protect Ulster County’s consumers and continuing to promote transparency.  This law is squarely in the interest of the residents of Ulster County and I have signed it swiftly and look forward to implementing it for the good of all of Ulster County.” 

“If a gas station charges different prices for cash versus credit purchases, it should display the price without discounts on its roadside sign so motorists can decide whether to pull in and not be surprised at the pump,” said Legislator Donald Gregorius.

“At the very least, people deserve complete and accurate information when making purchasing decisions, this law ensures that happens and protects the consumers of Ulster County,” said Frank Engel a Woodstock resident who approached Legislator Gregorius with the gasoline pricing issue.

The law is set to take effect in February 2015.

Pictured below: Legislator Donald Gregorius. County Executive Hein, Frank Engel