MO HCR18

Urges the U.S. Department of Justice to investigate propane price increases, price disparities among storage facilities, and supply shortages affecting Missouri consumers

Cites the closure of the 1,900-mile Cochin pipeline from Alberta, Canada during December that supplies 70,000 barrels of propane per day

Notes propane exports increased from 189,000 barrels per day in October 2012 to 408,000 barrels per day in October 2013

Documents propane price at Conway, Kansas storage facility reached $2.15 per gallon in January 2014 while Mont Belvieu, Texas facility traded at $1.48 per gallon

Directs the Missouri House Chief Clerk to send copies to the U.S. Attorney General, Missouri Congressional delegation, and Governor Jay Nixon