A man with a guitar and a megaphone climbed atop an Indiana convenience store roof to serenade commuters with his musical protest of high gasoline prices - until police halted the impromptu concert.
Once atop the roof of the Family Express store Monday, and above pumps dispensing fuel at US$3.78 per gallon (3.79 litres), Jay Weinberg, 29, performed his ditty called 'Price Gouge'n'.
Dozens of supporters chanted: "I can't afford it. I'm banging on my dashboard. I can't believe they think I'm a fool."
The performance lasted about 15 minutes before three police officers arrived and arrested Weinberg on charges of trespassing and disorderly conduct. Police said he was cooperative ...
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