Rep. Ritchie Torres, who represents a large swath of the Bronx, is accusing utility company Con Edison of price gouging. He says Bronx customers are paying far higher rates for their gas than residents of the other four boroughs, many of whom rely on National Grid, the other gas utility company serving New York City.
Torres’ office released a report titled “An Investigative Report on Con Edison’s Overcharging of New Yorkers,” which states that regardless of customer usage, Con Edison’s rates are more than twice as high as National Grid.
