price gouging

noun

: charging customers too much money

The company has been accused of price gouging.

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State lawmakers respond to L.A. fires with bills to halt price gouging, help schools. —

Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2025 Anderson is concerned her community will fall victim to price gouging amid the incredible demand as thousands of residents simultaneously try to rebuild. —

Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN, 8 Feb. 2025 New York Attorney General Letitia James is one of several officials who are warning businesses against price gouging. —

Corky Siemaszko, NBC News, 2 Feb. 2025 Bonta's office said in order to protect Californians affected by the Southern California wildfires, the Department of Justice is investigating and prosecuting price gouging and has sent more than 650 warning letters, with more coming, to hotels and landlords who have been accused of price gouging. —

Stepheny Price, Fox News, 1 Feb. 2025 See all Example Sentences for price gouging

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