The Commissioner of Energy and Environmental Protection has provided notice to the Attorney General of an abnormal market disruption regarding the wholesale price of motor gasoline or gasohol. Pursuant to Conn. Gen. Stat. § 42-234, no seller of motor gasoline or gasohol shall sell, or offer to sell, an energy resource at an unconscionably excessive price between June 11, 2026, and July 11, 2026.

2023 Press Releases

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4/10/2023 Attorney General Tong Joins Multistate Coalition to Fight Back Against Decision to Block Mifepristone Access
Attorney General William Tong today joined a multistate coalition to challenge the decision issued by a district court judge in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas that could restrict access to the medication abortion drug mifepristone nationwide.
1/18/2023 Attorney General Tong Supports EPA Finding on Leaded Aviation Gas
Attorney General William Tong today joined a multistate coalition of 12 attorneys general supporting the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed finding that emissions from the combustion of leaded aviation gasoline (avgas) in piston-engine planes cause or contribute to air pollution that endangers public health and welfare.
1/19/2023 Attorney General Tong Joins Coalition Supporting Accountability for Firearms Industry
Attorney General William Tong has joined a coalition of 18 attorneys general supporting a New York law to hold the firearms industry accountable.
11/2/2023 Attorney General Tong Urges FDA to Address Concerns about Dangerous Pulse Oximeter Inaccuracies Impacting Communities of Color
Attorney General William Tong today joined a multistate coalition of 25 attorneys general in submitting a letter to urge the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to strengthen guidance and provide clear warning labels regarding incorrect pulse oximeter readings for patients of color.
4/26/2023 Attorney General Tong Announces Receipt of $124.6 Million Through Tobacco Master Settlement Agreement, Calls for Increased Spending on Tobacco and Nicotine Control
Attorney General William Tong today announced the State of Connecticut has received its annual payment – this year totaling more than $124.6 million – pursuant to the Tobacco Master Settlement Agreement. He also called on the state to increase its spending to prevent youth smoking and vaping, and to assist Connecticut residents of any age in their efforts to stop smoking or vaping.
6/26/2023 Attorney General Tong Joins Multistate Coalition Backing Proposed Federal Rule to Reduce Barriers to Healthcare for Dreamers
Attorney General William Tong joined a coalition of 19 states in a comment letter supporting a new rule aimed at expanding Medicaid and Affordable Care Act (ACA) eligibility for Dreamers.
8/3/2023 Attorney General Tong Statement on Denial of Preliminary Injunction in Challenge to Connecticut's Assault Weapon and Large Capacity Magazine Bans
Attorney General William Tong released a statement following a decision today by U.S. District Court Judge Janet Bond Arterton denying a motion for preliminary injunction sought by the National Association for Gun Rights challenging Connecticut’s assault weapon and large capacity magazine ban. Today’s decision means Connecticut’s laws remain in effect.
1/5/2023 Attorney General Tong Urges PURA to Reject Aquarion "Excessive and Unwarranted" 27 Percent Rate Hike
In a brief filed today with the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority, Attorney General William Tong urged regulators to reject an “excessive and unwarranted” request by Eversource-owned Aquarion Water Company to raise its rates by 27 percent over three years.
5/18/2023 Attorney General Tong Leads Bipartisan Coalition of 39 Attorneys General to Protect Communities from the Dangers of Illicit Xylazine
Attorney General William Tong today led a bipartisan coalition of 39 attorneys general urging Congressional leadership to pass the Combating Illicit Xylazine Act (H.R.1839/S.993), which would provide critical measures to combat the widespread illicit use and trafficking of xylazine and help prevent xylazine-related deaths.
10/24/2023 Attorney General Tong Sues Meta for Harm to Youth Mental Health
Attorney General William Tong today joined 42 attorneys general throughout the country suing Meta in federal and state courts alleging that the company knowingly designed and deployed harmful features on Instagram and its other social media platforms that purposefully addict children and teens. At the same time, Meta falsely assured the public that these features are safe and suitable for young users.
5/5/2023 Attorney General Tong Announces Enforcement Action Against Deceptive Home Warranty Company
Attorney General William Tong today announced that Integrity Admin Group, Inc. will pay $10,000 and end its misleading marketing practices following an investigation by the Office of the Attorney General into the company’s home warranty notices.
11/28/2023 Attorney General Tong Announces Federal Appeals Court Decision Affirming Legitimacy of Connecticut Pardons
Attorney General William Tong announced a decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit affirming the legitimacy of Connecticut pardons and giving Connecticut resident Kimanie Tavoy Graham a second chance at remaining in the country.
3/15/2023 Attorney General Tong Moves for State Custody of 99 Neglected Sheep and One Goose Seized from Beacon Falls Home
Attorney General William Tong today moved for state custody of 99 neglected sheep and one goose seized from a Beacon Falls farm in February.
8/30/2023 Attorney General Tong Statement Praising Office of Health Strategy Proposed Decision Rejecting Application to Close Labor and Delivery Services at Sharon Hospital
Attorney General William Tong today praised a proposed decision by the Office of Health Strategy rejecting the application to close labor and delivery services at Sharon Hospital.
7/20/2023 Attorney General Tong Urges Scrutiny of Proposed Closure of Johnson Memorial Hospital Labor and Delivery Services
In comments submitted this week to the Office of Health Strategy, Attorney General William Tong urged regulators to thoroughly review the community impact of the proposed closure of labor and delivery services at Johnson Memorial Hospital.