Residents of Robertsdale reached out to Local 15 after discovering a Cefco gas station were selling ‘pricey’ cases of water.
CEFCO apologizes for any appearance of impropriety in our water case pricing in the days leading up to Hurricane Irma.
To be clear, however, CEFCO did not change any of its water prices leading up to or during the potential storm crisis.
Residents of Robertsdale reached out to Local 15 after discovering a Cefco gas station were selling ‘pricey’ cases of water.
Pictures viewers sent us showed water cases were being priced from $26-$33 in front of the store.
Locals told tell Local 15 they were especially concerned after seeing the high prices because of the shelter for evacuees that was opened down the road.
Residents of Robertsdale reached out to Local 15 after discovering a Cefco gas station were selling ‘pricey’ cases of water.
"Many people have contacted us in regards to the bottled water prices at Cefco.
After investigating, we have found that the merchandise (water) in question are bottles that are intended for individual sale in the cooler.
Local 15 will update with more on this tonight at 10 p.m. and share the gas station’s statement if we are given a response.