Which of the following would be illegal under the Robinson-Patman Act?
A) Ford and General Motors meet to fix the price of cars.
B) Computer makers form a cartel.
C) General Mills and Kelloggs decide to merge.
D) Exxon sells gas at a higher wholesale price to independent gas retailers than to Exxon retailers.
E) Exxon Oil and Mobil Oil elect the same person to their boards of directors.

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The Robinson-Patman Act prohibits price discrimination for similar products sold to different buyers, unless it is based on cost differences or other factors such as quantity discounts. In this scenario, Exxon selling gas at a higher wholesale price to independent gas retailers than to Exxon retailers could potentially constitute illegal price discrimination.

Which of the Following Would Be Illegal Under the Robinson-Patman