| 单词 | price gouging |
| 例句 | When he heard the story, Hiatt said, “Looks like price gouging to me.” Mountains Beyond Mountains 2013-04-13T00:00:00Z I don’t think you’re going to find budget deals to jump-start travel, but I don’t anticipate any price gouging. Rick Steves tells us what to expect when Europe reopens to tourists this summer 2021-06-02T04:00:00Z “It does nothing on overall costs. It does nothing to the pharmaceutical companies for price gouging the American consumer because there’s no competition.” ‘Profit over death’: millions of American diabetics struggle to afford insulin 2020-10-30T04:00:00Z Since Hurricane Irma put Florida in its sights, there have been thousands of reports of price gouging on everything from water to gasoline. Consumer fleecing is the new normal 2017-09-17T04:00:00Z Hand sanitizer prices spiked — there was extensive price gouging — and finding the stuff became a sort of nationwide scavenger hunt. Leave It in ‘Early Quar’? 2020-12-14T05:00:00Z In March, the company publicly apologized after Michigan’s attorney general accused the chain of price gouging on face masks, bleach and other cleaning supplies. The pandemic is testing the generosity of billionaires, according to a Washington Post survey of the 50 richest Americans 2020-06-01T04:00:00Z “We want to prevent price gouging,” he said. Travel Companies Have a New Clientele: Hurricane Evacuees 2017-09-11T04:00:00Z "We need to crack down on corporate price gouging to provide Americans with relief at the grocery store." "We must break up Big Ag," Sanders says after largest US egg producer posts 718% profit increase 2023-04-03T04:00:00Z This would provide a convenience for ticket holders but also eliminate price gouging. Scalping 2.0: Naming the Ticket?s Master 2010-06-05T20:42:00Z But as Kalanick’s ruthless tactics came to light, scrappy images of conquest were increasingly replaced by those of cabdriver suicides and price gouging. In ‘Super Pumped,’ the Uber Founder Disrupts His Own Rise 2022-02-22T05:00:00Z “Prices were low because the older crowd was sensitive to price gouging,” Happel said. In the heights: Broadway prices 2018-05-10T04:00:00Z “It shows sophisticated price gouging, and preying on the fears of inexperienced fliers like my wife,” he says. Perspective | Why is it so hard to get the airline seat assignment you want? 2018-03-07T05:00:00Z This practice of price gouging on insurance premiums for residents of black neighborhoods — which is another way of saying black drivers — held true again and again. Racism in America: It’s so pervasive that white people pay less for car insurance 2017-04-07T04:00:00Z The sites each contain plenty of listings at higher price points, but there is no evidence of price gouging, Airbnb said. Vacation Rentals Turn Into Shelters in Harvey’s Wake 2017-09-03T04:00:00Z When customers in Florida were looking to change their flights so close to their departure date and saw such dramatic increases, it sure looked like classic price gouging. ‘Price Gouging’ and Hurricane Irma: What Happened and What to Do 2017-09-17T04:00:00Z Both Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders spoke out against the “price gouging” and a whole lot of people were pretty horrified — especially when they looked through Shkreli’s brag-heavy social media profile. Don’t feed the Shkreli: The Turing Pharma CEO’s pathetic Twitter antics are about as funny as his price-gouging 2015-10-20T04:00:00Z Greenseid and other diabetes advocates are currently pushing for legislation in Minnesota and on the federal level to lower insulin costs and hold pharmaceutical companies accountable for price gouging. 'Medication or housing': why soaring insulin prices are killing Americans 2019-09-23T04:00:00Z At first glance, it may look like small farms are simply price gouging, but the realities are far more complicated. Why does a strawberry grown down the road cost more than one grown in California? 2016-06-20T04:00:00Z His arrest on securities fraud – the charge of running a Ponzi scheme was unrelated to the price gouging – gave many observers a sense of divine justice. This isn’t a free speech case: Professor who calls Sandy Hook killings a hoax deserves to be fired 2015-12-18T05:00:00Z He pledged to penalize Big Oil for gasoline price gouging, but that hasn’t happened. Column: Gov. Gavin Newsom needs to focus on his day job 2023-11-09T05:00:00Z Schumer and other Democrats also targeted the oil industry last year, as they made a failed bid to give the FTC increased authority to crack down on companies that engage in price gouging. Schumer and other Senate Democrats call for a federal probe of huge oil deals by Exxon and Chevron 2023-11-01T04:00:00Z If elected as attorney general, Jackson said he would take on criminals who target consumers’ bank accounts, fentanyl distributors who target children and corporations responsible for price gouging and water pollution. With map redrawn favoring GOP, North Carolina Democratic US Rep. Jackson to run for attorney general 2023-10-26T04:00:00Z The idea evolved from a tax on oil company profits to a law that makes regulators decide whether to penalize oil companies for price gouging. In big year for labor, California Gov. Gavin Newsom delivers both wins and surprises 2023-10-17T04:00:00Z "There will be zero tolerance for price gouging," the ministry said. Backlog at Israeli ports grows as country steps up shipping supplies 2023-10-15T04:00:00Z The article on gas prices suggests that “there’s little that can be done” about oil company price gouging. Gas prices: ‘We have the tools to fight back’ 2023-10-13T04:00:00Z Responding to concerns about high gasoline prices, Democrats said the FTC needs more tools, including stiffer fines and penalties and a team of dedicated experts to monitor markets and go after price gouging. Schumer and other Senate Democrats call for a federal probe of huge oil deals by Exxon and Chevron 2023-11-01T04:00:00Z The governor created the division earlier this year to investigate possible price gouging in the state by oil companies. With gas prices again on the rise, relief could be on the way 2023-09-29T04:00:00Z While updating the market on plans to launch a new regional route to Melbourne, Rex in June 2022 slammed Qantas, saying the country's flag carrier was engaging in "price gouging" in domestic routes. Australia's Rex cuts flights, blames rivals including Qantas of 'pillaging' pilots 2023-09-22T04:00:00Z In the spring, lawmakers agreed to Newsom’s request to authorize state regulators to punish oil companies for price gouging. Big wins for organized labor and progressive causes as California lawmakers wrap for the year 2023-09-15T04:00:00Z Regunberg has said one of his top priorities would be tackling the country’s “cost of living crisis” including stopping big businesses from price gouging, breaking up corporate monopolies and taxing excess corporate profits. Rhode Island voters to decide Democratic and Republican primary races for congressional seat 2023-09-04T04:00:00Z A bill to crack down on price gouging was not approved in the last Congress. Schumer and other Senate Democrats call for a federal probe of huge oil deals by Exxon and Chevron 2023-11-01T04:00:00Z Mann suggested U.S. carriers may have learned from a 2015 derailment on an Amtrak train from Washington to New York that drove up airfares due to higher demand, generating accusations of price gouging. How airlines cope with price surge during disasters 2023-08-20T04:00:00Z He asked ministers to work to ensure communication services remained available and said there would be no tolerance for price gouging on flights or essential goods. City empties as thousands flee wildfire closing in on capital of Canada’s Northwest Territories 2023-08-18T04:00:00Z The Department of Agriculture is partnering with more than two dozen state attorneys general to investigate and sanction price gouging in the food sector. Biden’s White House is taking on corporate mergers, landlord junk fees and food prices 2023-07-19T04:00:00Z If you can believe it, there is no legal requirement for such companies to refund the government if they're exposed for price gouging. Ultimate all-American slush fund: Budget loophole could send Pentagon spending soaring even higher 2023-06-21T04:00:00Z Most Americans support limits on bank fees, while economists are increasingly accepting the idea of “greedflation,” where price gouging by companies pushes up inflation. The White House Renews Its Attack on ‘Surprise Fees’ 2023-06-15T04:00:00Z A deal to address gas price gouging by California’s powerful oil industry contains key transparency provisions that will force an industry that operates in the shadows to finally turn over long-hidden data. Editorial: Newsom's plan to speed up construction is half-baked. California leaders can do better 2023-06-11T04:00:00Z The former official, dubbed "the most hated man in the Pentagon" by Politico in 2016, brought up several examples of this price gouging. Former top Pentagon official reveals brazen defense contractor price gouging 2023-05-24T04:00:00Z As more analysts blame price gouging for inflation, some say the government needs to impose temporary price controls. Consumers blame corporate ‘greedflation’ as soaring prices help companies rake in record profits 2023-04-25T04:00:00Z Of course, there's nothing new about such corporate price gouging, nor is it unique to the arms industry. Ultimate all-American slush fund: Budget loophole could send Pentagon spending soaring even higher 2023-06-21T04:00:00Z The governor declared victory after the Legislature’s special session on price gouging. Opinion: How Spanish-language climate misinformation spreads like wildfire in the U.S. 2023-04-13T04:00:00Z But both organisations said they were concerned about "price gouging", where prices are increased to levels much higher than what is considered reasonable or fair. Eurovision 2023: Airbnb host tried to increase rent from £465 to over £2,000 2023-04-08T04:00:00Z This consolidation paved the way for price gouging — TransDigm, though not one of the top companies, gained stock among the industry by buying up smaller companies within the industry. Former top Pentagon official reveals brazen defense contractor price gouging 2023-05-24T04:00:00Z The group proposed strengthening overtime protections for workers making less than $80,000 per year and protecting renters from landlord price gouging through rulemaking and enforcement at federal agencies. Airline, banking and rail oversight top U.S. progressives' wish list for Biden 2023-03-30T04:00:00Z Despite their reliance on government contracts, companies like Boeing seem to be doubling down on practices that often lead to price gouging. Ultimate all-American slush fund: Budget loophole could send Pentagon spending soaring even higher 2023-06-21T04:00:00Z “He’s going to be the first governor in America to hold the oil industry accountable for price gouging.” How Newsom fell short of the oil penalty he wanted but still scored a political win 2023-03-28T04:00:00Z California lawmakers approved a first-in-the-nation price gouging law targeting oil companies. Banking Regulators Prepare for Tough Questions from Lawmakers 2023-03-28T04:00:00Z The Patriot weapons system — the single most expensive weapons system sent by the U.S. to Ukraine during the current conflict at $1.1 billion — represents another instance of price gouging, Assad said. Former top Pentagon official reveals brazen defense contractor price gouging 2023-05-24T04:00:00Z Supporters contend that more transparency from the industry is necessary to prevent price gouging. California lawmakers approve Newsom's oil bill. Here's what you need to know 2023-03-27T04:00:00Z Instead, Newsom and lawmakers agreed to let the California Energy Commission decide whether to penalize oil companies for price gouging. California lawmakers OK potential fines for high gas prices 2023-03-27T04:00:00Z Instead, lawmakers and Newsom settled on a bill that would let the California Energy Commission decide whether to impose civil penalties on oil companies for price gouging. California may punish oil companies for high gas prices 2023-03-22T04:00:00Z To crack down on price gouging, proposed legislation in Missouri calls for allowing felony charges against health care staffing agencies that substantially raise their prices during a declared emergency. Temp nurses cost hospitals big during pandemic. Lawmakers seek limits 2023-03-22T04:00:00Z What's more, it's clear that the Pentagon is aware of this price gouging. Former top Pentagon official reveals brazen defense contractor price gouging 2023-05-24T04:00:00Z Rising interest rates do nothing to address a major cause of inflation, corporate price gouging, and actually make another long-term cause, lack of investment in new housing, worse. "Even more financial chaos": Latest hike by Fed "risks throwing millions of Americans out of work" 2023-03-23T04:00:00Z “The problem is we don’t have the information that we need to prove this, and we don’t have the ability to penalize the kind of historic price gouging we saw last year.” California lawmakers OK potential fines for high gas prices 2023-03-27T04:00:00Z He accused oil companies of price gouging at the pump after gasoline prices topped $6 a gallon. Newsom gives up call for lawmakers to cap oil industry profits 2023-03-15T04:00:00Z The escalating costs led hospitals and their allies around the country to rally against what they saw as price gouging by staffing agencies. Temp nurses cost hospitals big during pandemic. Lawmakers seek limits 2023-03-22T04:00:00Z The Pentagon, the only federal agency that has never successfully passed an audit, seems to have little interest in combating price gouging. Former top Pentagon official reveals brazen defense contractor price gouging 2023-05-24T04:00:00Z Advocates say dynamic pricing enables ski area operators to prepare for and provide guests with a better experience, but others see it as price gouging. Why Colorado’s ski industry wants you to buy lift tickets like you do airplane tickets, but who’s being left out? 2023-03-13T04:00:00Z “Congressional Republicans’ sole energy plan is to enrich the oil and gas CEOs who are making billions by price gouging working families, and polluting our air, water and environment. House GOP gears up for big push to get major energy bill through Congress 2023-03-08T05:00:00Z Rogers first wanted to make her closing argument, as Chandler might, against what she called the manipulation of energy markets and the price gouging of utility customers. 'This is me, this is my face': Actress Mimi Rogers on aging naturally, without cosmetic surgery 2023-03-04T05:00:00Z He said hospital executives have, “without understanding how a staffing firm works,” wrongly assumed price gouging has been occurring. Temp nurses cost hospitals big during pandemic. Lawmakers seek limits 2023-03-22T04:00:00Z Instead, the cuts and consolidation led to an era of uninhibited price gouging, as former Air Force Lieutenant General Chris Bogdan, who oversaw many weapons purchases, added. Former top Pentagon official reveals brazen defense contractor price gouging 2023-05-24T04:00:00Z “People are suffering and shivering because of your vile and disgusting price gouging.” Column: As help pours in for World War II vet, 102, with huge bill, SoCalGas wants a rate hike 2023-02-28T05:00:00Z But a farm group recently asked federal regulators to investigate whether egg companies were price gouging. U.S. lawmakers seek answers from egg companies on record-high prices 2023-02-16T05:00:00Z Callers to the hearing voiced frustration with the utilities, which one ratepayer accused of price gouging. Soaring California natural gas prices could bring higher electricity bills this summer 2023-02-08T05:00:00Z Kentucky last year applied its existing price gouging rules to health care staffing agencies. Temp nurses cost hospitals big during pandemic. Lawmakers seek limits 2023-03-22T04:00:00Z “We’re not standing for it … and it starts with passing our price gouging penalty to prevent extreme gas price spikes.” Column: Column: Newsom promised to punish "Big oil" for profiteering, but so far it's just talk 2023-02-06T05:00:00Z “They are now price gouging eggs to make bank.” Egg shortage sparks new social-media fed conspiracy theory 2023-02-05T05:00:00Z Markets determine the price of oil and gasoline, undercutting Democrats’ price gouging claims. Democrats reignite ‘price gouging’ furor against Big Oil after record 2022 profits 2023-02-02T05:00:00Z "Chevron spent the last year raking in cash by price gouging consumers," Jayapal wrote on Twitter. "The definition of war profiteering": Chevron posts record $35.5 billion in profit for 2022 2023-01-31T05:00:00Z “All these agencies that were price gouging,” Hall said, “all they were doing was putting that money in their own pockets. They weren’t doing anything different or special for their nurses.” Temp nurses cost hospitals big during pandemic. Lawmakers seek limits 2023-03-22T04:00:00Z The money would go into a “price gouging penalty fund” and “refunded” to California residents, including presumably people who don’t own a vehicle. Column: Column: Newsom promised to punish "Big oil" for profiteering, but so far it's just talk 2023-02-06T05:00:00Z The Legislature has until early March to impose a financial penalty for companies' "price gouging" at the pump last year. Even after floods hit state, California plans cuts to climate investments 2023-01-31T05:00:00Z Meanwhile, Farm Action, a nonprofit organization, asked the Federal Trade Commission to investigate the price increase in an open letter dated Jan. 19, suggesting “price gouging” and “collusion” are in the mix. New book gives Mike Pompeo a say 2023-01-24T05:00:00Z The regulator should examine whether “price gouging, price coordination, and other unfair or deceptive acts” have spurred record-high profits at Cal-Maine Foods in violation of federal antitrust laws, Farm Action said in a letter. Farm group demands price-gouging probe into ‘egg-flation’ 2023-01-24T05:00:00Z Last March, Sanders introduced the Ending Corporate Greed Act, which seeks to stamp out price gouging by imposing a 95% tax on the windfall profits of major companies. "Simple profiteering": FTC urged to crack down on egg industry's "organized theft" 2023-01-24T05:00:00Z In Atlanta, where residents are used to the occasional cold snap, Gov. Brian Kemp declared a state of emergency this week, prohibiting price gouging of heating fuels and warning of black ice on the roads. Like a Walk-In Freezer: Pre-Holiday Storm Pummels the Nation 2022-12-23T05:00:00Z President Biden has accused Big Oil of “price gouging” in touting his clean energy agenda. House GOP bill aims to confer regulatory power to states for petroleum projects on federal land 2022-12-14T05:00:00Z Refiners deny they are price gouging and cite a litany of other causes for high fuel costs, primarily supply, demand, regulations and taxes. High gas costs hurt California drivers as refiners rake in huge profits. These charts explain 2022-12-11T05:00:00Z China’s State Administration for Market Regulation admonished against price gouging in anti-COVID products, citing the need to better protect human lives and health. China cracks down on drug price gouging amid fears of COVID spike 2022-12-10T05:00:00Z It said sellers might be punished for price gouging. China struggles with COVID infections after controls ease 2022-12-09T05:00:00Z Health authorities warned of tight supplies and there have been reports of price gouging. Factbox: China's rigid zero-COVID-19 policy starts to thaw 2022-12-07T05:00:00Z Authorities across the country have warned of tight supplies and price gouging from retailers in recent days. China's hopes of looser COVID rules sets off rush for fever drugs 2022-12-07T05:00:00Z “California’s price gouging penalty is simple – either Big Oil reins in the profits and prices, or they’ll pay a penalty,” Newsom said in a statement Monday afternoon. Newsom unveils plan to cap oil refinery profits, accusing industry of gas price gouging 2022-12-05T05:00:00Z Oil industry critics, including Newsom, blame what they call windfall profits and price gouging. You’re going to pay higher gas prices as California decarbonizes. Here's why 2022-12-04T05:00:00Z In a proclamation convening the special session, Newsom called for legislation to deter price gouging by oil companies by imposing a financial penalty on excessive profit margins, with that money returned to Californians. High gas prices prompt California lawmakers to consider penalties on oil profits 2022-12-04T05:00:00Z Last month, the pain at the pump prompted Newsom to accuse major oil companies of “price gouging.” Should California tax oil profits? Gas spike hearing sets stage for contentious debate 2022-11-29T05:00:00Z Julia Gledhill, an analyst at the Project on Government Oversight, decried the wartime emergency provisions in the amendment, saying it "further deteriorates already weak guardrails in place to prevent corporate price gouging of the military." Congress wants to spend billions on new weapons for possible ground war with Russia 2022-11-18T05:00:00Z “For all their ranting and raving on inflation, I haven’t seen any Republicans express the slightest willingness to take on oil companies over their profit-maximizing price gouging. Let’s have this debate,” Shakir said. Biden suggests extra tax on energy giants if they don’t reduce gas prices 2022-10-31T04:00:00Z While price gouging is a legal term that applies to price hikes specifically during a government-declared emergency, colloquially it’s become a term that translates into “unfairly expensive.” You’re going to pay higher gas prices as California decarbonizes. Here's why 2022-12-04T05:00:00Z Newsom has accused the oil industry of intentionally “price gouging” consumers at the pump as retribution for the state’s policies to phase out dependence on fossil fuels in an effort to curb climate change. High gas prices prompt California lawmakers to consider penalties on oil profits 2022-12-04T05:00:00Z “This is just rank price gouging. They can get away with it,” Newsom told reporters at the time. In battle with Big Oil, Newsom rips into Valero's 500% rise in profit amid soaring gas prices 2022-10-25T04:00:00Z Biden also had ordered the release of 50 million barrels in November 2021 and promised to investigate the possibility of price gouging. Facing tough midterms, Biden releasing oil from US reserve 2022-10-19T04:00:00Z House Democrats also passed legislation in May to crack down on alleged price gouging by oil companies. 'It has been a killer.' With California voters distressed over inflation, candidates trade blame 2022-10-16T04:00:00Z Eurovision fans said price gouging - when traders excessively increase the price of goods or services - was not unusual among some accommodation providers immediately after the announcements of host cities. Eurovision: Liverpool warns fans after rooms' price hike 2022-10-09T04:00:00Z “This is just rank price gouging. They can get away with it,” Newsom told reporters during a news conference in Sacramento. Newsom calls special legislative session to consider tax on excess oil company profits 2022-10-07T04:00:00Z When gas prices rise, it instantly fuels political rhetoric about price gouging and the need to help motorists pay at the pump. Newsom wants to tax oil companies for soaring gas prices. It'll be a bumpy road for motorists no matter what 2022-10-06T04:00:00Z The complaints about the industry from the Biden administration have been relentless, including the president’s warning to oil companies last week not to engage in price gouging in hurricane-ravaged areas of the Southeast. As gas prices rise, Democrats scramble to lay blame on Big Oil 2022-10-04T04:00:00Z In addition, “there’s a pretty strong concern in Congress that these agencies really took advantage of the crisis and engaged in price gouging across the country,” Sauer said. WA hospitals still face record financial losses; more service cuts expected 2022-10-04T04:00:00Z “If gas companies try to use this storm to raise prices at the pump, I will ask officials to look into whether price gouging is going on,” he said. Biden warns Big Oil not to use Hurricane Ian as excuse for raising prices 2022-09-28T04:00:00Z They include suspending the federal gas tax, releasing oil from the strategic petroleum reserve, pressing companies on “price gouging” and granting Medicare the authority to negotiate drug prices. Inflation Remains Voters’ Top Concern. Can Republicans Keep Their Focus? 2022-09-19T04:00:00Z Ryan’s second campaign ad showed him high up in a utility crane talking about how, as county executive, he took on “greedy corporations” and big utility companies for price gouging. Analysis | New Democratic hero has a message for colleagues: Show voters the fight 2022-09-17T04:00:00Z In fact, much of the funding Congress adds to the Pentagon budget will be wasted on price gouging, cost overruns, and outright fraud. Spending unlimited: How the arms industry scams taxpayers 2022-09-13T04:00:00Z Some of that profitability no doubt comes from price gouging. Seattle fared better than expected in the pandemic economy 2022-09-09T04:00:00Z President Biden has called on Big Oil to produce more while also accusing corporations of price gouging consumers, charges that the industry has fiercely rejected. Energy Secretary Granholm cautiously optimistic falling gas prices will continue 2022-08-21T04:00:00Z The purpose is to tamp down the price gouging. Excess-profits tax: ‘Tamp down the price gouging’ 2022-08-05T04:00:00Z Testifying before Congress in April, oil executives from six large companies said they were not engaging in price gouging and were merely responding to global commodity prices that were out of their control. The U.N. secretary general slams oil companies for ‘grotesque greed.’ 2022-08-03T04:00:00Z And those figures were based on just a sampling of two-and-a-half years of that company's sales to the government, nor was it the first time TransDigm had been caught price gouging the Pentagon. Spending unlimited: How the arms industry scams taxpayers 2022-09-13T04:00:00Z James said Tyson stopped complying after providing "limited" information, based on the Springdale, Arkansas-based company's "novel and unfounded argument" that New York's price gouging law did not apply to meat imported from outside the state. Tyson Foods ignoring subpoena for meat price gouging probe, NY attorney general says 2022-08-03T04:00:00Z On Capitol Hill, Democrats have explored a wide array of policy proposals that they believe can respond to inflation — from combating price gouging at the gas pump to combating corporate consolidation. Fed hikes rates by three-quarters of a percentage point to fight inflation 2022-07-27T04:00:00Z Why don't the Democrats talk about price gouging and come up with a bold initiative and specifically label these huge corporations as being the crooks and profiteers they really are? Joe Walsh's MAGA warning: If Trump is indicted, expect "major violence" 2022-07-18T04:00:00Z “We have the answers. We have the bills. We have the champions from the Senate and the House who are going to make sure price gouging is addressed.” Democrats promise to lower gas prices if voters grow their majorities in Congress 2022-07-14T04:00:00Z Some lawmakers have begun making moves to prevent price gouging while improving weapons-buying practices. Spending unlimited: How the arms industry scams taxpayers 2022-09-13T04:00:00Z On inflation, Murray mentioned supply chain issues and said we have to “go after price gouging by oil companies.” Tiffany Smiley takes run at 5-term Senate veteran Patty Murray with money, few specifics 2022-07-12T04:00:00Z Congressional Republicans in May unanimously voted against legislation that would have curtailed price gouging by fossil fuel producers. WATCH: Fox News complains that falling fuel prices are bad for station owners 2022-07-12T04:00:00Z Big Oil has been the go-to boogeyman for President Biden and Democrats over alleged “price gouging,” with “Putin’s price hike” a close runner-up. Big Oil profits aren’t driving gas prices, experts say, despite Biden’s ‘price gouging’ accusations 2022-07-04T04:00:00Z Another bill the progressive lawmakers highlighted on Thursday would strengthen the federal government’s power to crack down on alleged price gouging. Democrats promise to lower gas prices if voters grow their majorities in Congress 2022-07-14T04:00:00Z The program to prevent further price gouging has a couple of possible paths to President Biden's desk. Spending unlimited: How the arms industry scams taxpayers 2022-09-13T04:00:00Z A bipartisan state legislative committee last week announced it would investigate price gouging to find out why California’s gas prices are consistently so high. California Proposes Tax Rebates to Offset High Fuel Costs 2022-06-28T04:00:00Z Responding to that sentiment, the Democratic-led House of Representatives last month passed on a party-line vote — most Democrats for, all Republicans against — a bill designed to crack down on alleged price gouging by energy producers. Greedflation: Is price-gouging helping fuel high inflation? 2022-06-26T04:00:00Z Rather, it was caused by “corporate greed,” “profiteering,” “price gouging” and other vague accusations of corporate malfeasance. Opinion | Democrats had an opportunity for a major political realignment. They blew it. 2022-06-23T04:00:00Z Energy companies and analysts have rebutted allegations of price gouging as out of touch with the reality of a global oil shortage. Democrats promise to lower gas prices if voters grow their majorities in Congress 2022-07-14T04:00:00Z With his action, Kentucky consumers can report suspected price gouging at the pump to state Attorney General Daniel Cameron’s office. Kentucky governor declares state of emergency over high gas prices 2022-06-23T04:00:00Z “I wouldn’t call that price gouging. I would call that economics,” he told me. California Proposes Tax Rebates to Offset High Fuel Costs 2022-06-28T04:00:00Z Yet for all the public’s resentment, most economists say corporate price gouging is, at most, one of many causes of runaway inflation — and not the primary one. Greedflation: Is price-gouging helping fuel high inflation? 2022-06-26T04:00:00Z They have also criticized oil companies for engaging in what they described as price gouging. Biden to ask Congress to suspend gas tax for three months 2022-06-22T04:00:00Z “We have other ideas on the Democratic side, and we start today with ending the price gouging. That’s something we can do if the voters will help us out in November.” Democrats promise to lower gas prices if voters grow their majorities in Congress 2022-07-14T04:00:00Z Cameron responded by urging Kentuckians to alert his office about any signs of price gouging. Kentucky governor declares state of emergency over high gas prices 2022-06-23T04:00:00Z The House has approved legislation to crack down on alleged price gouging by oil companies, but the bill has stalled in the Senate. Biden, Chevron chief trade sharp words over gas prices 2022-06-21T04:00:00Z High gas prices: California lawmakers announced on Monday the creation of a bipartisan committee to investigate gas price gouging, The Associated Press reports. A Growing Number of California Cities Are Opening Weed Cafes 2022-06-21T04:00:00Z A closely divided House has approved legislation to crack down on alleged price gouging by oil companies as prices at the pump continue to soar. Biden to ask Congress to suspend gas tax for three months 2022-06-22T04:00:00Z He also notes that pharmaceutical companies thought they were able to overcome their tarnished reputation for price gouging by collaborating on developing vaccines. Review | An ode to the power of CEOs and capitalism to cure America’s ills 2022-06-17T04:00:00Z But he pledged to fully enforce the price gouging laws. Kentucky governor declares state of emergency over high gas prices 2022-06-23T04:00:00Z In healthy markets, price gouging would inspire competitive undercutting. How Wall Street speculation is driving inflation — and how the Democrats can fix it 2022-06-16T04:00:00Z It would also have expanded the Federal Trade Commission’s power to investigate and address possible price gouging by oil and gas companies. Gas prices: Senate inaction 2022-06-15T04:00:00Z You do not need price gouging to explain inflation, and there are other, more widely accepted explanations, Furman said. Inflation and Price Gouging 2022-06-14T04:00:00Z It’s not hard to find people, including Democrats in Congress, who accuse the oil companies of price gouging. Several factors are converging to push gas prices higher 2022-06-11T04:00:00Z Nearly 60 suspects including ministry officials, public health leaders and military generals have been detained or are being investigated for involvement in the price gouging, according to the Ministry of Public Security. Vietnam’s health minister arrested over COVID test gouging 2022-06-07T04:00:00Z Previous government probes into gas price gouging allegations have failed to uncover the sort of industry-wide plot to rip off American consumers that Democrats have alleged. Suit seeks answers on whether FTC has bowed to Biden’s pressure on a gas-prices probe 2022-06-06T04:00:00Z He’s also co-sponsored legislation, which passed the House last month, to crack down on alleged price gouging by oil companies and other energy producers, a bill facing steep odds in the U.S. Election 2022: Primaries shift focus to control of US House 2022-06-05T04:00:00Z In recent months, some Democrats have landed on a new culprit: price gouging. Inflation and Price Gouging 2022-06-14T04:00:00Z The legislation, which passed the House last week in a 217-207 vote, would empower the Federal Trade Commission to go after fuel price gouging when a president declares an energy emergency. Gas prices soar — and WA stands out ahead of Memorial Day travel 2022-05-27T04:00:00Z Biden has also directed ingredient manufacturers to prioritize providing supplies to formula companies and has said there would be a crackdown on price gouging or unfair sales practices. Lawmakers blast FDA, Abbott over baby formula shortage 2022-05-25T04:00:00Z The House narrowly approved its version of a gas price gouging bill last week largely along party lines. Senate Democrats forge ahead with messaging bill on gas price gouging 2022-05-25T04:00:00Z “I’m not beholden to any pharmaceutical company — I’ve taken them on,” he said, citing his efforts to combat price gouging by some pharmaceutical companies. Democrats refocus attention on drug prices after Oregon primary shakeup 2022-05-24T04:00:00Z The White House has backed the claim, and congressional Democrats have introduced bills that target price gouging. Inflation and Price Gouging 2022-06-14T04:00:00Z Biden and many Democrats have accused gas companies of price gouging, while Republicans say the White House should support increased domestic oil and natural gas drilling. AP-NORC poll: Economy grows as priority on Russia response 2022-05-23T04:00:00Z Administration officials also said there would be a crackdown on price gouging or unfair sales practices. Baby formula plant may be open within a week, FDA commissioner says 2022-05-19T04:00:00Z And scams aren't the only issue stemming from the shortage: price gouging, too, is rampant. Scammers and price gougers are taking advantage of the baby formula shortage 2022-05-19T04:00:00Z Four Democrats broke ranks in a vote on a Democratic House bill designed to clamp down on price gouging by oil and gas companies amid the nationwide surge in the cost of fuel. Four Democrats broke ranks to oppose bill that would outlaw Big Oil price-gouging 2022-05-19T04:00:00Z He described the focus on price gouging as a distraction from the real causes and solutions. Inflation and Price Gouging 2022-06-14T04:00:00Z Chief among their concerns were that the bill would have no impact on fuel costs, the vagueness of what constitutes “price gouging” and unintended economic consequences of implementing price controls. House Democrats narrowly pass gas price gouging bill despite 4 defectors 2022-05-19T04:00:00Z Republicans and industry groups called the bill misguided, saying there is no evidence of price gouging. House approves bill to take aim at gasoline ‘price gouging’ 2022-05-19T04:00:00Z Until then, many parents will have to worry about navigating scams and price gouging in addition to the stress of finding food for their babies. Scammers and price gougers are taking advantage of the baby formula shortage 2022-05-19T04:00:00Z The White House is pushing big social spending to blunt the impact of rising costs and has accused companies of price gouging amid pandemic shocks, a charge that executives deny. Majority of Americans think a recession is coming, says poll 2022-05-19T04:00:00Z Pediatricians say parental anxiety has grown in recent weeks as the shortage has become more acute, prompted by a mix of panic buying, allegations of price gouging and fears of what the future holds. Formula shortage is worst for low-income families, high-risk infants 2022-05-18T04:00:00Z “We will do this and other things to help the price at the pump… This is for the ongoing: stop price gouging of the American people.” House Democrats narrowly pass gas price gouging bill despite 4 defectors 2022-05-19T04:00:00Z The bill directs the Federal Trade Commission to punish companies that engage in price gouging. House approves bill to take aim at gasoline ‘price gouging’ 2022-05-19T04:00:00Z But there remained other opponents over doubts that the legislation would actually curb prices and concerns that its overly broad “price gouging” definitions and investigative powers could hurt small businesses already reeling from staggering inflation. Gas price gouging bill hangs by a thread amid opposition from Democrats 2022-05-18T04:00:00Z They also question how it would be determined what constitutes “price gouging” in a volatile global energy market. Democrats work to win over party skeptics ahead of gas price gouging vote 2022-05-17T04:00:00Z Mr. Biden has accused retailers of price gouging and likes to needle companies like Amazon, saying corporations and their wealthy owners don’t pay a fair share in taxes. Tech moguls pile on the ridicule of Biden’s handling of inflation, economy 2022-05-17T04:00:00Z Currently, more than 40 percent of baby formulas are out of stock, and President Biden has called on the Federal Trade Commission to investigate reports of price gouging. Amid a Worsening Formula Shortage, Mothers Are Asked: ‘Why Not Breastfeed?’ 2022-05-16T04:00:00Z During a spirited debate on the price gouging legislation in the House Rules Committee on Monday, lawmakers spent hours lobbing criticisms back-and-forth at one another. House Democrats pump the brakes on gas price gouging bill over lack of support 2022-05-16T04:00:00Z Mr. Biden announced he would ease restrictions on formula imports, cut red tape to speed up domestic production and take steps to prevent price gouging. Baby formula crisis punctuates steep decline in support for Biden, Dems, with suburban women voters 2022-05-14T04:00:00Z The full House will consider the price gouging proposal Thursday. Democrats work to win over party skeptics ahead of gas price gouging vote 2022-05-17T04:00:00Z Democratic leaders of the House Committee on Oversight and Reform wrote formula makers seeking information that includes what steps they are taking to increase supplies and prevent price gouging. GOP’s new midterm attack: Blaming Biden for formula shortage 2022-05-13T04:00:00Z House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, California Democrat, plans a vote next week on a bill that would target price gouging by oil companies and gas stations. House Dems sound alarm on inflation as fears mount about election losses in November 2022-05-13T04:00:00Z Previously, Jordan said she had been campaigning on issues related to the cost of living, vowing to crack down on price gouging. How overturning Roe could backfire for Republicans 2022-05-13T04:00:00Z Rakeen Mabud, chief economist at the Groundwork Collaborative, applauded the new bill as an "important" step toward reining in corporate profiteering and argued that "a federal price gouging statute would help curtail this exploitative behavior." Elizabeth Warren targets corporate price gouging 2022-05-13T04:00:00Z Rep. Haley Stevens, a Michigan Democrat who represents a purple district, suggested the price gouging proposal would help catch the eyes of constituents and that more action will be needed. Democrats work to win over party skeptics ahead of gas price gouging vote 2022-05-17T04:00:00Z The administration is also instructing the Federal Trade Commission and state officials to crack down on price gouging and calling on companies to institute buying limits, the officials said. Under Pressure to Act, White House Says It’ll Address Formula Shortage 2022-05-12T04:00:00Z After the meeting, the White House announced steps aimed at boosting supply, including importing more formula, expanding availability for low-income families and cracking down on price gouging. Biden scrambles to address baby formula shortage as critics say he was caught flat-footed 2022-05-12T04:00:00Z Mr. Biden has also ordered the Federal Trade Commission to open investigations into possible price gouging of baby formula, suggesting retailers might take advantage of the shortage to boost profits. Biden looks overseas for baby formula to address the monthslong shortage in the U.S. 2022-05-12T04:00:00Z Democrats accuse the industry of “price gouging” and have vowed to bring legislation cracking down on price manipulation to votes in the House and Senate. Biden cancels offshore oil lease sales in Gulf Coast, Alaska 2022-05-12T04:00:00Z In addition to the increased criticism against the Biden administration’s energy policies, House Republicans have used the price gouging legislation to roll out a new line of attack against Democrats. Democrats work to win over party skeptics ahead of gas price gouging vote 2022-05-17T04:00:00Z New York Attorney General Letitia James, meanwhile, has warned retailers against price gouging baby formula. Biden to speak with retailers, manufacturers amid nationwide baby formula shortage 2022-05-12T04:00:00Z He noted that he had allowed gas companies to increase the amount of ethanol in fuel blends this summer, but slammed companies for price gouging. Biden’s blaming Putin for price hikes highlights powerlessness to get inflation under control 2022-05-11T04:00:00Z In addition, the Justice Department will work with state attorneys general to probe potential claims of price gouging. Biden looks overseas for baby formula to address the monthslong shortage in the U.S. 2022-05-12T04:00:00Z SEE ALSO: House Democrats to pass gas price gouging bill, other relief options ‘on the table’ Biden blames Putin for rising food prices; vows to help U.S. farmers 2022-05-11T04:00:00Z They view an FTC probe into alleged price gouging — which there has been no evidence of — as a “good start” but want it paired with other proposals. House Democrats to pass gas price gouging bill, other relief options ‘on the table’ 2022-05-11T04:00:00Z Mr. Biden said that his administration was trying to bring down prices by easing supply chain congestion, cracking down on price gouging and releasing oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve. Biden Says Inflation Is His ‘Top Domestic Priority’ and Lashes Out at G.O.P. Plan 2022-05-10T04:00:00Z “My plan is to lower everyday costs for hard-working Americans and lower the deficit by asking corporations and the wealthiest Americans not to engage in price gouging and pay their fair share,” Biden said. Gas prices reach record highs as Biden calls inflation top priority 2022-05-10T04:00:00Z The administration has responded by primarily trying to ease supply chain logjams that have created shortages of goods and cracking down on price gouging, but taming inflation falls largely to the Fed. States Turn to Tax Cuts as Inflation Stays Hot 2022-05-10T04:00:00Z A new push by Democratic leaders to investigate alleged price gouging by the oil industry was met with tepid enthusiasm from rank-and-file members. House Dems suffer election anxiety, dissatisfaction with leaders over inaction on gas prices 2022-04-30T04:00:00Z Instead, they said the FTC needs more tools, including stiffer fines and penalties and a team of dedicated experts to monitor markets and go after price gouging. Democrats pitch boosting FTC to curb gas price gouging 2022-04-28T04:00:00Z Mandating an FTC investigation echoes a request from Mr. Biden to the commission in November 2021 to probe whether price gouging was occurring from oil companies. Democrats push probe of oil companies over gas price gouging accusations 2022-04-28T04:00:00Z Biden earlier this year called out meatpackers for price gouging, arguing that they had raised prices beyond the increases to their own costs. Top corporate profiteers blamed price increases on rising labor costs — then gave CEOs big raises 2022-04-25T04:00:00Z Democratic Senator Elizabeth Warren, interviewed on CNN on Sunday, urged passage of legislation expanding FTC authority to act against price gouging. U.S. Senate set to confirm Bedoya as FTC commissioner 2022-04-24T04:00:00Z “It is on people’s minds, not just as rising costs, but in terms of access, price gouging, cancer.… There are a lot of different angles to it.” News Analysis: Harris turns to maternal health in California as the White House struggles on midterm message 2022-04-21T04:00:00Z “Congress must do more to beef up the FTC’s ability to crack down on potential gas price manipulation and price gouging,” Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., said Thursday. Democrats pitch boosting FTC to curb gas price gouging 2022-04-28T04:00:00Z “Allowing drilling on public lands won’t solve price gouging by oil companies. So why is @JoeBiden going back on his word?” tweeted Sunrise Movement, a political action group that advocates on climate change issues. Biden blasted from left and right for opening more federal land to oil, natural gas drilling 2022-04-16T04:00:00Z Politics needs to be put aside, along with recycled sound bites about “price gouging” that ignore the realities of shortages in the global market and discourage cooperation. Opinion | How to cut off Russian oil and gas to Europe without causing chaos 2022-04-14T04:00:00Z Oil executives faced questions from lawmakers about price gouging in a House hearing. How Guns Are Sold 2022-04-07T04:00:00Z Residents have also raised many other concerns including reports of price gouging, and worries over how elderly or less tech-savvy residents are surviving. Shanghai: Residents 'running out of food' in Covid lockdown 2022-04-07T04:00:00Z “The American people know this isn’t price gouging or Putin’s price hike, it’s a Biden price hike since the day he took office.” Democrats pitch boosting FTC to curb gas price gouging 2022-04-28T04:00:00Z Trying to duck the political debate, the executives said they were not engaging in price gouging and were merely responding to global commodity prices that were out of their control. Blamed for high gas prices, oil executives defend themselves at a House hearing. 2022-04-06T04:00:00Z Officials will also crack down on price gouging, he added. Shanghai vows to improve food deliveries as discontent grows over COVID curbs 2022-04-07T04:00:00Z Recent polling has shown the majority of voters aren’t buying the price gouging allegations and are pinning the blame on Democrats and the White House. Dems, Big Oil execs tangle on Capitol Hill, trade blame for high gasoline prices 2022-04-06T04:00:00Z “We do not control the market price of crude oil or natural gas, nor of refined products like gasoline and diesel fuel, and we have no tolerance for price gouging,” said Chevron CEO Michael Wirth. Democrats accuse oil companies of ‘rip off’ on gas prices 2022-04-06T04:00:00Z “We do not control the market price of crude oil or natural gas, nor of refined products like gasoline and diesel fuel, and we have no tolerance for price gouging,” said Chevron CEO Mike Wirth. Democrats accuse oil companies of ‘rip off’ on gas prices 2022-04-06T04:00:00Z Michael Wirth, Chevron’s chief executive, insisted that the company had “no tolerance for price gouging.” Blamed for high gas prices, oil executives defend themselves at a House hearing. 2022-04-06T04:00:00Z Chevron CEO Michael Wirth is coming out swinging Wednesday in front of House Democrats who accuse oil company executives of price gouging. Big Oil execs hammer Democrats’ price gouging accusations, don’t ‘control the market price’ 2022-04-06T04:00:00Z “When you talk about price gouging, you can see that all along the petroleum supply chain there have increases in costs.” Energy execs to hit back at Democrats, Biden over price gouging accusations 2022-04-05T04:00:00Z In legal terms, “price gouging” is generally a violation of state laws that prohibit businesses from jacking up the price of essential goods during declared emergencies. As inflation spreads, rising prices fuel charges of corporate greed 2022-04-02T04:00:00Z The administration has explored several options for keeping fuel prices low, including a gas tax holiday and a “windfall profits” tax on energy companies, accusing them of price gouging. Biden announces huge strategic oil reserve release to curb gas prices 2022-03-31T04:00:00Z Democrats who have accused Big Oil of price gouging at the pump voiced doubts that savings from the extra oil would reach consumers. Biden boasts big gulp from Strategic Petroleum Reserve will lower gasoline prices 2022-03-31T04:00:00Z “We do not control the market price of crude oil or natural gas, nor of refined products like gasoline and diesel fuel, and we have no tolerance for price gouging.” Big Oil execs hammer Democrats’ price gouging accusations, don’t ‘control the market price’ 2022-04-06T04:00:00Z “There is more to these price spikes — some businesses are simply price gouging consumers,” said House Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Frank Pallone of New Jersey. Biden’s big-spending policies helped fuel inflation, says Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco 2022-03-30T04:00:00Z It also warned it would crack down on any price gouging, after people rushed to stock up on food and medical items in anticipation of the lockdowns. Shanghai expands COVID lockdown as new daily caseload surges by a third 2022-03-30T04:00:00Z Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, New York Democrat, said the rising energy prices “smacks of price gouging.” Coal makes a comeback after energy crunch puts the squeeze on climate change agenda 2022-03-28T04:00:00Z President Biden also has alleged wrongdoing by the industry, including price gouging, because of recent record profits and prices at the pump falling far slower than oil costs. Energy Secretary Granholm provided to testify to Congress about rising gas prices 2022-03-22T04:00:00Z With record-high gas prices and the unlikeliness that they’ll significantly deflate for voters before the upcoming midterm elections, Democrats have used the price gouging accusation and Russian President Vladimir Putin’s war in Ukraine as off-ramps. Big Oil execs hammer Democrats’ price gouging accusations, don’t ‘control the market price’ 2022-04-06T04:00:00Z Though oil prices have recently dipped from record-highs, gasoline prices remain near record territory, leading many Democrats to accuse big oil companies of price gouging and a desire to haul executives in for congressional testimony. Democrats wince at progressives’ push to limit domestic energy production 2022-03-18T04:00:00Z As President Biden warned, "Russia's aggression is costing us all, and it's no time for profiteering or price gouging." Stop blaming workers for inflation: Corporate greed is a much bigger factor 2022-03-18T04:00:00Z Democrats in Congress have turned their ire toward Big Oil with accusations of price gouging. Coal makes a comeback after energy crunch puts the squeeze on climate change agenda 2022-03-28T04:00:00Z Youngkin and other Republicans rejected that idea, arguing that the problem was more about failed energy policies than price gouging. Va. Gov. Youngkin calls for gas tax holiday, fueling more discord in divided state legislature 2022-03-16T04:00:00Z As evidence of price gouging, Democrats point to oil companies’ recent record profits and statements to investors that stock buybacks and shareholder returns would be prioritized over increasing production. Big Oil execs hammer Democrats’ price gouging accusations, don’t ‘control the market price’ 2022-04-06T04:00:00Z “Of course this isn’t price gouging and Virginians see this ploy for what it is — Democrats trying desperately to distract their constituents from their record of reducing American energy independence at every turn.” Rising gas prices pump up discord in Richmond as Democrats call for declaration of emergency 2022-03-10T05:00:00Z For instance, when he spoke Tuesday about banning Russian oil imports, he preemptively berated the petroleum industry for any attempt at “excessive price increases” and “profiteering or price gouging.” Opinion | Democrats are in denial about inflation 2022-03-10T05:00:00Z “And it’s no time for profiteering or price gouging.” Biden Bans Oil Imports From Russia, Calling It a ‘Blow to Putin’s War Machine’ 2022-03-08T05:00:00Z In his comments Tuesday, Biden also warned oil companies against price gouging, suggesting another potential villain if prices continue to rise. Democrats embrace politically risky strategy on rising gas prices 2022-03-08T05:00:00Z He warned them against “price gouging” and told them not to “exploit this situation or American consumers.” U.S. to ban oil imports from Russia as White House explores drastic plans to buffer economy from energy shock 2022-03-08T05:00:00Z Biden said the decision will further increase already-high domestic gas prices and warned fuel companies that it is "no time for profiteering or price gouging." Former Keystone Pipeline worker says US energy crisis is result of Biden's policies: 'We tried to warn you' 2022-03-08T05:00:00Z “Russia’s aggression is costing us all. And it’s no time for profiteering or price gouging. I want to be clear about what we’ll not tolerate,” he said. Biden announces ban on Russia oil, natural gas 2022-03-08T05:00:00Z Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders has called for a windfall profits tax and “reasonable price controls” to prevent what he called “price gouging of consumers,” according to a Sanders’ Tweet on Feb. 26. How much oil do Pacific Northwest refineries get from Russia? 2022-03-08T05:00:00Z Democrats have rolled out a new messaging strategy on why costs at the pump continue to rise: price gouging. Democrats blame ‘price gouging’ for high gas prices; experts disagree 2022-03-03T05:00:00Z And he promised to combat corporate conglomerates, which he said may be squeezing consumers through price gouging. Biden pledges to make inflation battle his ‘top priority’ as he works to address voters’ economic concerns 2022-03-01T05:00:00Z “There is more to these price spikes – some businesses are simply price gouging consumers,” said Mr. Pallone, who chairs the House Energy and Commerce Committee. Democrats struggle to find uniform inflation plan amid competing ambitions 2022-02-16T05:00:00Z The Biden administration’s attempts at tamping down price increases — longer port hours, release of strategic petroleum reserves, calling out corporate price gouging — have mostly tinkered around the edges of the issue. Time For a Victory Lap* 2022-02-06T05:00:00Z Price controls are hard to enforce in this East African country where commodity shortages often lead to price gouging. Trying to stem the pandemic, Uganda creates a fuel crisis 2022-01-20T05:00:00Z With inflation at its highest level in four decades and the war in Ukraine threatening even higher gasoline prices, Democratic leaders are increasingly leaning into the notion that price gouging is the culprit. Democrats blame ‘price gouging’ for high gas prices; experts disagree 2022-03-03T05:00:00Z County Department of Consumer and Business Affairs is “in the beginning stages” of investigating reports of price gouging on tests, said Keven Chavez, a department spokesman. Scammers are preying on people desperate for COVID-19 tests. How to protect yourself 2022-01-12T05:00:00Z Both groups said they support provisions in the Biden administration plan to counteract potential price gouging on tests. Home COVID tests to be covered by insurers starting Saturday 2022-01-10T05:00:00Z Gen. Rob Bonta announced those who have been a victim of price gouging should file a complaint to his office at oag.ca.gov/report or contact their local law enforcement agency. Nearly 250,000 new coronavirus cases in 8 days: Where is L.A. County Omicron surge heading? 2022-01-10T05:00:00Z And White House economic advisers have pointed to what they have called price gouging behavior in a few specific, concentrated industries. Democrats Blast Corporate Profits as Inflation Surges 2022-01-03T05:00:00Z She added that price gouging for gasoline most frequently occurs around natural disasters, such as hurricanes. Democrats blame ‘price gouging’ for high gas prices; experts disagree 2022-03-03T05:00:00Z Attorney General Merrick Garland, who joined Mr. Biden at the White House, said the Justice Department has launched a portal for consumers to report potential price gouging across several industries. In latest battle with meat companies, Biden offers $1B to help smaller meat producers 2022-01-03T05:00:00Z People complained online of price gouging by delivery services. Locked down in China’s Xi’an amid coronavirus outbreak, residents subsist on deliveries of vegetables 2021-12-30T05:00:00Z A report from the National Economic Council this month accused the largest meat processing companies of price gouging to pad profits. As Prices Rise, Biden Turns to Antitrust Enforcers 2021-12-25T05:00:00Z A report from the National Economic Council this month accused the largest meat-processing companies of price gouging to pad profits. As prices rise, Biden turns to antitrust enforcers 2021-12-25T05:00:00Z “At the same time, the administration is hectoring the industry over windfall profits and price gouging, even though historically investigations by the FTC into price gouging don’t really turn anything up.” Democrats blame ‘price gouging’ for high gas prices; experts disagree 2022-03-03T05:00:00Z The attorney general’s office on Tuesday condemned price gouging and asked people to report it. How to Find a Coronavirus Test in New York City 2021-12-21T05:00:00Z The largest trade group, America’s Health Insurance Plans, has expressed concerns about price gouging for over-the-counter tests and higher premiums for consumers. A retro feel to Biden’s plan for covering OTC virus testing 2021-12-14T05:00:00Z The push has extended to little-known agencies, like the Federal Maritime Commission, which the president has urged to search for price gouging by large shipping companies at the heart of the supply chain. As Prices Rise, Biden Turns to Antitrust Enforcers 2021-12-25T05:00:00Z The push has extended to little-known agencies, such as the Federal Maritime Commission, which Biden has urged to search for price gouging by large shipping companies at the heart of the supply chain. As prices rise, Biden turns to antitrust enforcers 2021-12-25T05:00:00Z Mr. Biden again leaned into the notion that widespread price gouging was occurring during his State of the Union address this week. Democrats blame ‘price gouging’ for high gas prices; experts disagree 2022-03-03T05:00:00Z It also is reinforcing the price gouging behavior of incumbent fossil fuel producers, and enhancing their propensity to play the short, not long game. The surprisingly hopeful moral of the UN climate summit 2021-12-10T05:00:00Z Hospitals accuse the travel companies of price gouging. Amid COVID, nurses are leaving staff jobs — and tripling their salaries as travelers 2021-12-06T05:00:00Z Food experts warn price gouging may also be at play: Nearly two-thirds of the biggest publicly traded companies in the U.S. had significantly higher profits this year than they did in 2019, before the pandemic. Food banks are struggling to fill their shelves, and it’s not just supply chain issues 2021-11-30T05:00:00Z Nonprofit groups that receive city money are required to solicit at least three independent bids for most contracts to prevent price gouging. N.Y.C. Severs Ties With Housing Boss Who Earned $1 Million a Year 2021-11-22T05:00:00Z “We have not heard of any inquiries or complaints from any of our members regarding gas price gouging,” said AAA Public and Government Affairs Manager Ragina Ali. Democrats blame ‘price gouging’ for high gas prices; experts disagree 2022-03-03T05:00:00Z The first step is ordering an investigation into gas price gouging, which Mr. Biden did last week. Opinion | President Biden’s oil-price two-step won’t lower your gas prices 2021-11-23T05:00:00Z Biden said the White House was looking into potential price gouging by oil companies squeezing customers while making money off lower costs. Many environmentalists back Biden’s move to tap oil reserve 2021-11-23T05:00:00Z Authority officials have said the soft cap rate would protect motorists from price gouging and sticker shock by requiring that tolls increase only when necessary, then in a gradual, formulaic way. Maryland board approves final rates for toll lanes planned on part of Beltway 2021-11-18T05:00:00Z Mr. Biden said he directed the National Economic Council to try to reduce energy costs and asked the Federal Trade Commission to fight back against market manipulation or price gouging. On defensive, Biden says spending bill will lower inflation 2021-11-10T05:00:00Z In recent weeks, President Biden has pinned the rising inflation for groceries and energy on price gouging. Democrats blame ‘price gouging’ for high gas prices; experts disagree 2022-03-03T05:00:00Z If it were set for this year, for instance, the policy would prevent future price gouging but not lower existing drug prices. Democrats scramble to get a drug-price compromise, but wait on Sinema 2021-11-01T04:00:00Z "Pharma once again is trying to leverage this into not only avoiding fair pricing but advancing price gouging." Industry-aligned Democrats sink bill to lower drug costs. “What did they get for that” from Pharma? 2021-10-29T04:00:00Z As Axios reports, the price gouging of the drug industry is completely out of control. What do "centrists" want? Cutting back Biden's agenda isn't moderate — it's reckless 2021-10-20T04:00:00Z Retailers don’t want to attract accusations of price gouging when goods are in short supply, especially in times of natural disaster. There is shadow inflation taking place all around us 2021-10-11T04:00:00Z Rob Underwood, a lobbyist and president of Energy Marketers of America, characterized the idea of price gouging at the pump as “nonsense.” Democrats blame ‘price gouging’ for high gas prices; experts disagree 2022-03-03T05:00:00Z I’d argue that whatever convenience ticket scalpers provide is far outweighed by their aggressive price gouging. Column: The IRS can't handle taxpayers' calls. This firm found a way to cash in 2021-10-05T04:00:00Z Authority officials have said a “soft cap rate” would prevent price gouging by requiring that tolls increase only when necessary to maintain a free flow of traffic and to increase in a gradual, formulaic way. Maryland tolling authority suggests lowering minimum rates for toll lanes on Beltway, I-270 2021-09-30T04:00:00Z “The American people deserve A Better Deal on the cost of prescription drugs,” the midterm platform read, promising an end to pharmaceutical industry price gouging and pledging negotiated prices for Medicare. Democrats promised to slash drug prices. Now internal clashes are standing in the way. 2021-09-29T04:00:00Z Some complained of price gouging, not just by vendors on the riverbank, but also by taxi drivers and stores in town. Confined to U.S. border camp, Haitian migrants wade to Mexico for supplies 2021-09-20T04:00:00Z Remember the accusations of harassment, privacy violations, price gouging, misleading advertising and any of the other dozens of scandals at Uber? Opinion | The Elizabeth Holmes Trial Is a Wake-Up Call for Sexism in Tech 2021-09-15T04:00:00Z Reports of price gouging routinely emerge during natural disasters and won newfound attention early in the pandemic, when some businesses tried to capitalize on panic amid demand for toilet paper and hand sanitizer. First flames, then fees: Tahoe evacuees report price gouging 2021-09-03T04:00:00Z “We hope that good merchants are not going to partake in price gouging,” Sisolak said Tuesday in Carson City, where ash particles from the Caldor Fire rained from the sky. First flames, then fees: Tahoe evacuees report price-gouging 2021-09-02T04:00:00Z “What we see is shortages and price gouging everywhere, and what the FTC is going to try to do is stop that,” said Matt Stoller, an antitrust expert at the American Economic Liberties Project. Biden administration ramps up antitrust efforts amid worries about high prices 2021-08-30T04:00:00Z But just being able to email users to explain why they should pay outside the app is a breakthrough for developers who have complained about Apple’s commissions as a form of price gouging for years. Apple loosens app store payment rules in lawsuit settlement 2021-08-26T04:00:00Z After prices hit record highs this spring, authorities urged local miners to raise output and launched a probe into hoarding and price gouging. Factbox-China’s key commodities targeted by Beijing’s recent measures 2021-08-04T04:00:00Z Officials in both states publicly warned businesses in the shadow of the massive blaze against price gouging, with California Attorney General Rob Bonta, his Nevada counterpart Aaron Ford and U.S. First flames, then fees: Tahoe evacuees report price gouging 2021-09-03T04:00:00Z Puerto Rico, Washington, D.C., and 39 states have regulations limiting price gouging during emergencies, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures. First flames, then fees: Tahoe evacuees report price-gouging 2021-09-02T04:00:00Z May 14: Regulators in Shanghai and the steel hub of Tangshan warn mills against price gouging, collusion and irregularities. China intervenes to manage commodity prices 2021-08-04T04:00:00Z That avoided ruinous losses from a price collapse but led to exporters’ complaints of price gouging. Biden targets high shipping costs as pandemic ravages global supply chains 2021-07-14T04:00:00Z Asked if the bump in prices for certain services reflected any price gouging, the official said, 'that remains to be seen', and added that it was an issue worth investigating. White House sees supply chain-related price pressures abating, can't say exactly when 2021-07-13T04:00:00Z The law will ban price gouging in areas where the governor has declared a state of emergency. First flames, then fees: Tahoe evacuees report price gouging 2021-09-03T04:00:00Z The measures included selling supplies from state reserves and launching investigation of illegal stockpiling and price gouging.. China's factory gate inflation slows, outlook dimmed by still-elevated prices 2021-07-09T04:00:00Z And why do lawmakers tolerate what looks an awful lot like collusion and price gouging? Column: Walmart's low-priced insulin shows what a rational drug market should look like 2021-06-30T04:00:00Z That would prevent price gouging by requiring that toll rates increase only when necessary to maintain free-flowing traffic and to do so gradually and in a formulaic way, Sharpless said. Maryland board approves proposed toll rate ranges for new lanes on Capital Beltway, I-270 2021-05-20T04:00:00Z Line 5 critics said previous shutdowns, including one last summer when a pipe support was damaged, caused no gasoline shortages or price gouging. Company defies Michigan governor’s order to close pipeline 2021-05-12T04:00:00Z South and worries about wider shortages and potential price gouging ahead of the Memorial Day holiday. Analysis: Cyberattack exposes lack of required defenses on U.S. pipelines 2021-05-12T04:00:00Z Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm said on Tuesday there are no gasoline shortages in the wake of the Colonial Pipeline shutdown and that consumers should report any instances of price gouging of motor fuel. U.S. energy secretary: No need to hoard fuel after pipeline outage 2021-05-11T04:00:00Z Utilities are complaining of price gouging and of unwarranted supply cancellations. Results tally up billions in profit from Texas freeze for gas and power sellers 2021-05-06T04:00:00Z The government was watching for price gouging, and customers were wary of being taken advantage of. Diapers, Cereal and, Yes, Toilet Paper Are Going to Get More Expensive 2021-04-29T04:00:00Z At the time, masks — particularly N95s, which are thicker, fit more tightly around the mouth and nose, and block smaller particles than surgical masks do — were in high demand, leading to price gouging. How mask guidelines have evolved in a pandemic year 2021-04-27T04:00:00Z Adding up all these items together separately retails for about the same, so there’s no price gouging going on here, assuming you want all of these add ons. PS5 bundles are in stock at GameStop 2021-04-02T04:00:00Z “We have so few tools to combat prescription price gouging. Why remove one of the only ones we have?” Trump gave drug companies a last-minute win on prescription prices. Democrats want Biden to roll it back. 2021-03-31T04:00:00Z The plan also includes heating assistance for needy families and protections against price gouging. Whitmer offers plan to supply propane after pipeline closes 2021-03-12T05:00:00Z A third bill would prevent Wasden from investigating price gouging at the gas pump. GOP Idaho lawmakers aim to defund party’s attorney general 2021-03-09T05:00:00Z The office sent nine warning and 14 cease-and-desist letters to price gouging businesses. Senate OKs bill prohibiting price gouging during emergencies 2021-03-03T05:00:00Z But just as soon as the Legislature convened, the Idaho Petroleum Marketers Association went to work, supporting a measure that would gut the price gouging law. Editorial Roundup: Idaho 2021-02-25T05:00:00Z According to Paxton, there have already been 500 reported cases of price gouging. Another Texas Republican ditched the state during historic blizzard: AG Ken Paxton jetted to Utah 2021-02-23T05:00:00Z Sen. Tina Smith, D-Minn., sent a letter to federal energy agencies Saturday, urging them to investigate the natural gas spike as potential price gouging, the Associated Press reports. Warmer temperatures bring welcome relief to Texas and southern states as recovery begins 2021-02-20T05:00:00Z Smith, in her letter to regulators, urged them to investigate conditions in the natural gas market over the last week, including any price gouging by natural gas producers and suppliers. Senator seeks probe of natural gas price spikes during storm 2021-02-20T05:00:00Z The Texas Attorney General’s Office urged residents who suspect they are victims of price gouging to file a complaint with their office. Texas prices for lodging, necessities skyrocket amid storm 2021-02-18T05:00:00Z Also late Tuesday Brown said becuase of reports of price gouging at local hotels she declared an “abnormal market disruption” and issued an order empowering the attorney general to investigate. More than 150,000 without power in Portland, Oregon, area 2021-02-17T05:00:00Z Other recommendations in the task force’s report released by Ellison’s office last February include antitrust and price gouging legislation targeting drug manufacturers, among others. Minnesota lawmakers introduce board to regulate drug prices 2021-02-16T05:00:00Z Lawmakers questioned whether the law should include looking at the profitability of a company to determine price gouging. Idaho lawmakers seek to alter emergency price-gouging law 2021-02-02T05:00:00Z As attorney general, he took on price gouging by pharmaceutical companies and Sutter Health’s “attempt to corner the market in Northern California.” He fought Trump's attacks on Obamacare. Now Xavier Becerra hopes to vanquish COVID-19 2021-01-28T05:00:00Z Dallas hotelier Larry Hamilton said that while there may be legitimate complaints of price gouging, he also wondered if some complaints lacked merit. Texas prices for lodging, necessities skyrocket amid storm 2021-02-18T05:00:00Z The state also alleged the company inflated prices, a practice known as price gouging, which is prohibited during public emergencies. Denver company to pay $70K for misleading equipment claims 2021-01-25T05:00:00Z The World Health Organization last year warned against “vaccine nationalism” and “price gouging” once a successful shot was found. Coronavirus live news: France to require tests for arrivals; South Africa to pay 2.5 times EU price for vaccine 2021-01-21T05:00:00Z The government has acknowledged the chaos, announcing last week that it was “very concerned” by reports of price gouging by hotels. A Quarantine Nightmare: Three Weeks in a Hotel, if You Can Find One 2021-01-06T05:00:00Z Amazon took down the items and started suspending sellers for price gouging. Fake masks, fake cures, fake money—2020 was a great year for scammers 2020-12-15T05:00:00Z If not, a visit from a state or local investigator to a company accused of price gouging is usually all it takes for prices to return to normal. Texas prices for lodging, necessities skyrocket amid storm 2021-02-18T05:00:00Z She cites his recent and repeated publicizing of coronavirus-related price gouging cases. US House races, statewide offices hanging in Pennsylvania 2020-11-05T05:00:00Z Since he declared a state of emergency in mid-March, Newsom has issued more than 50 executive orders involving the COVID-19 pandemic that address a range of issues including price gouging and halting evictions. Gov. Gavin Newsom rebuked by Sutter County court for use of executive power amid COVID-19 pandemic 2020-11-02T05:00:00Z “There’s been so much price gouging,” he said. Gun sales are soaring. And it's not just conservatives stocking up 2020-10-30T04:00:00Z North Carolina’s price gouging statute prohibits charging too much for critical goods or services in times of crisis. North Carolina AG: Company fined $150K for price gouging PPE 2020-10-29T04:00:00Z First, rein in hospital and pharmaceutical price gouging via market forces, price caps or regulation. COVID's Other Toll: Unnecessary Tests and Huge Hospital Bills 2020-10-24T04:00:00Z Melissa Thomasson, a healthcare economist at Miami University, said this “probably isn’t price gouging” because “premiums are typically set in advance based on what an insurer thinks claims will be.” Column: UnitedHealth's profits show it's great to be an insurer during a pandemic 2020-10-15T04:00:00Z As people rushed to place orders for everything from toilet paper to backyard swimming pools, Amazon dealt with out-of-stock items, price gouging and delayed or inaccurate shipments. Customers Still Like to Shop in Person, Even if They Get Only to the Curb 2020-10-09T04:00:00Z She cites his recent and repeated publication of coronavirus-related price gouging cases. Pennsylvanians to pick 3 statewide row office holders Nov. 3 2020-10-10T04:00:00Z What is left is subject to price gouging, often by profiteers with ties to the regime. Syria introduces limits on subsidised bread as economic crisis bites 2020-10-05T04:00:00Z "To recap here: The drug didn't get any better, the cancer patients didn't get any better, you just got better at making money—you just refined your skills at price gouging." Katie Porter eviscerate Big Pharma CEO over "exorbitant" drug prices 2020-10-04T04:00:00Z Italian regulators are investigating it for price gouging during the pandemic. Pasta, Wine and Inflatable Pools: How Amazon Conquered Italy in the Pandemic 2020-09-26T04:00:00Z The law gives the federal government the power to combat hoarding and price gouging and the ability to allocate vital goods in the national interest. Despite Claims, Trump Rarely Uses Wartime Law in Battle Against Covid 2020-09-22T04:00:00Z Every hospital and health department in the country was competing for N95s and other PPE, a mess of bidding wars, price gouging and worthless knockoff masks. N95 masks save lives. So why are they still hard to get this far into a pandemic? 2020-09-21T04:00:00Z Amazon raised prices on essentials as much as 1,000% amid the pandemic, a consumer watchdog says in a new report that accuses the retailer of price gouging. Live: Coronavirus daily news updates, September 10: What to know today about COVID-19 in the Seattle area, Washington state and the world 2020-09-10T04:00:00Z And a search of online retail sites proved to be frustrating due to price gouging. Some gardeners in a pickle over scarce canning supplies 2020-09-08T04:00:00Z Amazon says merchants set their own prices and its systems are designed to act against price gouging. Apple-Epic row being closely watched by German antitrust chief 2020-09-02T04:00:00Z Democrats wanted to include that language in part because of Gilead's specific history of price gouging on lifesaving drugs such as HIV medication. GOP Sen. John Cornyn's ex-staffers lobbied for pharma giant accused of price-gouging COVID drugs 2020-09-02T04:00:00Z But this is not about a single billionaire’s bad behavior or shabby practices or price gouging. Perspective | Daniel Snyder has now embarrassed — and exposed — the entire NFL 2020-08-26T04:00:00Z He said his goal was to prevent price gouging and scams. Decorated veteran at center of U.S. fraud charges on border-wall fundraising 2020-08-21T04:00:00Z But the market also operates under laws that ban profiteering, price gouging, and monopolizing, and that tax excess profits in wartime. Trump has no problem letting billionaires profit off the pandemic | Robert Reich 2020-08-09T04:00:00Z The civil case accuses the company of violating the state’s consumer protection act and seeks restitution for consumers, civil penalties for violations of a price gouging statute and an injunction to prevent such conduct. W.Va. attorney general sues over alleged egg price gouging 2020-07-15T04:00:00Z “We do not believe price gouging and continued inflation of prices beyond what is necessary is sustainable,” she said. Sutter Health’s Request to Delay $575 Million Settlement Is Denied 2020-07-10T04:00:00Z Similarly, there should be a way to prevent pandemic profiteering and price gouging. Opinion | We live in a time of mask refusing and price gouging 2020-07-05T04:00:00Z Many accuse retailers of price gouging and the government of failing to ensure a supply. Long-shut factory helps COVID-struck Afghans breathe free 2020-07-01T04:00:00Z Many accuse retailers of price gouging and the government of failing to ensure a supply. Long-shut factory helps COVID-struck Afghans breathe free 2020-07-02T04:00:00Z The founder of one of those groups, Cynthia Fisher of Patient Rights Advocate, said the rule will reduce "rampant price gouging." Trump scores court win on hospital price transparency 2020-06-24T04:00:00Z One state health official said they didn't think there was "egregious price gouging" from manufacturers, but officials nonetheless had little choice but to pay what was asked. Abandoned by Trump's White House: Inside states' mad scramble to buy their own ventilators 2020-06-16T04:00:00Z And governments are investigating thousands of complaints of illegal price gouging. Borrow crisis tactics to get COVID-19 supplies to where they are needed 2020-06-10T04:00:00Z Amazon warned Marketplace sellers against price gouging as early as February, ultimately restricting sales of both face masks and hand sanitizer on March 11th. 3M sues Amazon storefront that allegedly sold fake N95 masks for $23 apiece 2020-06-09T04:00:00Z However, businesses that are price gouging should be ashamed of themselves. Rant and Rave: Reader enjoys little free (and sanitized) library 2020-06-06T04:00:00Z Businesses or investors with PPE can sell to another private buyer with no scrutiny at prices that might be considered obvious price gouging if they were sold directly to a government agency. The secret world of coronavirus mask traders and middlemen trying to get rich off government money 2020-06-02T04:00:00Z At the time, California was paying more than 300% above list prices as state officials navigated a marketplace rife with fraud and price gouging in search of millions of masks. From a lobbyist to an ex-con, offer of millions of masks for California drew a cast of characters 2020-05-29T04:00:00Z Allocation is not optimized, and price gouging is not prevented. Borrow crisis tactics to get COVID-19 supplies to where they are needed 2020-06-10T04:00:00Z The automated systems that detect price gouging appear not to monitor products if their condition is listed as “collectible” rather than “new.” Amazon sellers are marking products as "collectible" to get around price gouging rules 2020-05-29T04:00:00Z They also said that after being warned on March 31 the FBI might investigate suspected price gouging, Romano responded: “I thought we are a free market of supply and demand?” New Jersey used car dealer charged with price gouging New York City on N95 masks 2020-05-26T04:00:00Z She worked with members of the Congressional Black Caucus to combat price gouging and expand broadband Internet access. Klobuchar, amid Biden VP search, scrambles to fix relations with black community 2020-05-23T04:00:00Z Skilled contracting officers, contracts in place, competitive pricing, warehousing and distribution, transportation, financing and contract auditing prevent price gouging. Opinion | Delays in addressing the coronavirus have been deadly 2020-05-15T04:00:00Z Well yes, actually: it would like to be exempt from lawsuits over price gouging. How Amazon is growing its power during the pandemic 2020-05-14T04:00:00Z On Sept. 28, 1918, the Las Vegas Age newspaper had front-page stories about politics, military life and alleged retail price gouging. Las Vegas, US coronavirus closures mirror 1918 pandemic 2020-05-09T04:00:00Z The task force will focus on price gouging, fraud in health care and government programs, consumer and small business scams, lending scams, charity fraud and cyber fraud. Voters with health conditions eligible for absentee ballots 2020-05-06T04:00:00Z A temporary restraining order was issued on Charlotte’s A1 Towing Solutions and its owner, David Satterfield, for allegedly violating the state’s price gouging statute, North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein said in a statement Tuesday. N. Carolina sues towing company for price-gouging amid virus 2020-05-06T04:00:00Z Ken Curley, a retired Army colonel whose company works with local governments and hospitals to order masks outside of this emerging black market, called the FGE deal "absolutely" a case of price gouging. How profit and incompetence delayed N95 masks while people died 2020-05-02T04:00:00Z Why is no one appalled about price gouging about housing? Lauren Sandler: How Americans learned to blame the homeless for their own poverty 2020-04-28T04:00:00Z When the agent expressed alarm about the appearance of price gouging, Mr. Bulloch volunteered to falsify invoices and draft a letter saying he purchased the masks close to the resale price. Lawyer charged in plot to inflate coronavirus mask prices 2020-04-28T04:00:00Z We’ll also be relying on federal authorities to prevent price gouging once a vaccine becomes available. Column: Reagan was wrong. Government isn't the problem, as the pandemic makes clear 2020-04-28T04:00:00Z The state’s price gouging statute went into effect on March 10 after Gov. Roy Cooper issued a state of emergency in response to the virus outbreak. N. Carolina sues towing company for price-gouging amid virus 2020-05-06T04:00:00Z State officials are paying inflated prices for gear as they navigate a marketplace rife with fraud and price gouging in search of millions of masks for healthcare workers, inmates and government employees deemed essential. Two Inland Empire men accused in $4-million scam to sell N95 masks 2020-04-27T04:00:00Z Federal and local law enforcement officials have made a series of arrests related to fraud or price gouging mask deals. Suppliers cash in as California taxpayers hit with wildly inflated prices for masks 2020-04-23T04:00:00Z The latest litigation surge includes lawsuits by federal, state and local agencies, accusing companies of price gouging on items such as face masks, paper towels and hand sanitizers and selling fake coronovirus cures. A coronavirus side effect: lots of lawsuits 2020-04-21T04:00:00Z This approach avoids the profiteering we now see in vendors pitting buyers against one another in bidding wars and engaging in outright price gouging. Opinion | Missed opportunities in the pandemic 2020-04-20T04:00:00Z “We’ve got a bunch of stuff in the works,” he said, including probes into fake test kits, hoarding and price gouging — “the full gamut.” Fake cures, scams, phony medications and price gouging: Predators prey during coronavirus 2020-04-13T04:00:00Z Attorney General’s office, is a COVID-19 Strike Force unit that targets criminals taking advantage of the pandemic by price gouging and hoarding much-needed medical equipment and supplies, among other scams. New South Carolina U.S. Attorney hunts coronavirus scams 2020-04-11T04:00:00Z The state has little legal protection from price gouging even as authorities decry the practice. Suppliers cash in as California taxpayers hit with wildly inflated prices for masks 2020-04-23T04:00:00Z One measure would postpone elections for local tribal officials for a year, while another would address price gouging during a state of emergency. Top Navajo leaders quarantine as tribe prepares for curfew 2020-04-10T04:00:00Z They vary from imposing travel restrictions to taking executive action aimed at preventing price gouging. At White House coronavirus briefings, rescue efforts are extensive but often aspirational 2020-04-08T04:00:00Z A second prosecutor is overseeing investigations into price gouging and hoarding of medical supplies and other products in high demand during the crisis. Fake cures, scams, phony medications and price gouging: Predators prey during coronavirus 2020-04-13T04:00:00Z Trump signed an executive order to prevent price gouging and hoarding critical medical supplies that would allow the Justice Department to file criminal charges. Amid Trump’s pandemic, FTC turns a blind eye to price gouging 2020-04-09T04:00:00Z While there is no specific federal law against price gouging, a U.S. Suppliers cash in as California taxpayers hit with wildly inflated prices for masks 2020-04-23T04:00:00Z Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody filed 59 investigative subpoenas to identify sellers as part of price gouging investigations, her office said on Tuesday. Florida cracks down on price gouging, virus-related fraud 2020-04-08T04:00:00Z In San Diego police arrested eight people for price gouging after they placed online ads offering much-needed products, like toilet paper and hand sanitizer, for prices many times their usual value. 'I have the cure': slew of US scammers seek to capitalize on coronavirus fears 2020-04-08T04:00:00Z Several U.S. states and health insurers are taking steps to limit prescriptions, while Trump issued an executive order on March 23 to keep Americans from hoarding or price gouging. Special Report: Drug Trump touts for virus in wide use, without hard evidence it works 2020-04-06T04:00:00Z The state Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection sent cease-and-desist notices as of March 24 to 16 businesses found to be engaging in price gouging, including two local businesses. Editorial Roundup: Excerpts from recent Wisconsin editorials 2020-04-06T04:00:00Z Your diligence in reporting price gouging incidents will help the state shut down such unscrupulous business practices in Missouri. Recent Missouri editorials 2020-04-06T04:00:00Z “It will protect against price gouging and profiteering. It will press to ensure that the federal response is based on the best possible science and guided by the nation’s best health experts.” Coronavirus pandemic lays bare limits of president 2020-04-05T04:00:00Z Five days later, federal authorities charged a Brooklyn man with lying about price gouging after he tried to sell 1,000 masks and other supplies to a doctor for $12,000. It’s Bedlam in the Mask Market, as Profiteers Out-Hustle Good Samaritans 2020-04-03T04:00:00Z State laws against price gouging usually don’t apply to government purchases. To Donald Trump, coronavirus is just one more chance for a power grab | Robert Reich 2020-04-05T04:00:00Z In a statement, Trump said his order under the Defense Production Act “is another step in our ongoing fight to prevent hoarding, price gouging, and profiteering by preventing the harmful export of critically needed PPE.” Trump invokes Defense Production Act to stop export of masks 2020-04-03T04:00:00Z Barr also announced his agency was investigating people who were hoarding or price gouging medical supplies. NOT REAL NEWS: False coronavirus claims and phony remedies 2020-04-03T04:00:00Z Democrats and other critics have said Trump’s state-based plan has resulted in shipment delays, price gouging as states compete for supplies, and other problems. Schumer goes on MSNBC to blast Trump for criticizing him: ‘I’m just appalled’ 2020-04-03T04:00:00Z The Competition and Markets Authority even set up a coronavirus task force to deter price gouging. Four ways the coronavirus has hit the UK economy 2020-04-02T04:00:00Z Hill said attorneys from the Consumer Protection Division will review all price gouging complaints and contact the consumers who submit the complaints. Indiana gets dozens of price gouging complaints amid virus 2020-04-02T04:00:00Z The committee will fight against profiteering, political favoritism and price gouging. Pelosi creates new House committee with subpoena power for coronavirus oversight 2020-04-02T04:00:00Z President Trump last month signed an executive order aimed at preventing price gouging and hoarding of critical medical supplies amid the coronavirus pandemic. Justice Dept., HHS distribute coronavirus supplies seized from hoarders to first responders 2020-04-02T04:00:00Z Hospitals are competing against each other, fake supplies are flooding the market and price gouging is rampant, said experts and those attempting to buy. California hospitals desperate for safety supplies as coronavirus wave hits 2020-04-02T04:00:00Z Landry was one of 33 state attorneys general who signed letters to big tech companies last week asking them to work with states to prevent price gouging. Louisiana AG says his office has seen 'several hundred' cases of price gouging 2020-04-01T04:00:00Z And he’s not price gouging, he said, but rather charging a commission far lower than other brokers. Florida man who raised funds for border wall hawks millions of face masks 2020-04-01T04:00:00Z Virginia Attorney General Mark R. Herring is taking steps to crack down on allegations of price gouging as the covid-19 virus rages in the state. D.C. region’s death toll rises; Hogan says worker believed to have brought virus into nursing home 2020-03-31T04:00:00Z Mr. Barr said Thursday the task force is working “around the clock” to prevent price gouging and hoarding. Justice Dept., HHS distribute coronavirus supplies seized from hoarders to first responders 2020-04-02T04:00:00Z And he’s not price gouging, he said, but rather charging a commission far lower than other brokers.’ Special Report: The Mask Middlemen - How pop-up brokers seek big paydays in a frenzied market 2020-03-31T04:00:00Z The Trump administration last week added hydroxychloroquine to a list of protected medical resources in the U.S. to prevent price gouging and hoarding. EU says no proof that anti-malaria drug touted by Trump is effective against coronavirus 2020-03-31T04:00:00Z Health and Human Services on Thursday listed hydroxychloroquine as a protected medical resource after Trump signed an executive order to prevent its hoarding and price gouging. No proof drug touted by Trump drug is effective against coronavirus: EU 2020-03-31T04:00:00Z Businesses can face violations and other penalties for price gouging on items such as food, water, ice, cleaning products, hand sanitizers, medicines and personal protective gear. D.C. region’s death toll rises; Hogan says worker believed to have brought virus into nursing home 2020-03-31T04:00:00Z The price gouging has hollowed out public health budgets, officials say. Gouged prices, middlemen and medical supply chaos: Why governors are so upset with Trump 2020-03-26T04:00:00Z One way to make it worthwhile is to engage in price gouging, which drug companies have always been happy to do. 'It’s a razor’s edge we’re walking': inside the race to develop a coronavirus vaccine 2020-03-27T04:00:00Z Trump signed the order reut.rs/2QLZOFE on Monday to prevent hoarding and price gouging of crucial medical supplies needed to fight the deadly coronavirus. U.S. health agency lists hydroxychloroquine under hoarding prevention after Trump's order 2020-03-26T04:00:00Z Last week, Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron launched an online form for Kentuckians to report suspected price gouging during the virus outbreak. Federal, state task force will fight fraud during outbreak 2020-03-26T04:00:00Z The Valdosta Daily Times on avoiding price gouging: Editorial Roundup: Georgia 2020-03-25T04:00:00Z In their view, so-called price gouging encourages suppliers to rush into the market with much-needed supplies thus lowering prices anyway. Economists: Federal crackdown on price gouging may do more harm than good 2020-03-24T04:00:00Z Also on Monday he signed an executive order to keep people and businesses from hoarding supplies and from engaging in price gouging. The Fed Goes All In With Unlimited Bond-Buying Plan 2020-03-23T04:00:00Z Barr was on hand to discuss Trump’s executive order to stop hoarding and price gouging. Trump's push to shorten the coronavirus shutdown proves the captain is flying blind | David Smith 2020-03-23T04:00:00Z The order targets price gouging on N95 masks, which are critical to protecting health workers from being infected with the virus. U.S. braces as coronavirus accelerates: ‘This week, it’s going to get bad’ 2020-03-23T04:00:00Z Mr Trump also signed an executive order on Monday to fight hoarding and price gouging of essential goods. Trump says coronavirus not Asian Americans' fault 2020-03-23T04:00:00Z The order targets price gouging on N95 masks, which are critical to protect health workers from being infected with the virus. Trump cracks down on coronavirus price gouging with executive order 2020-03-23T04:00:00Z In the past week, local prosecutors have brought criminal charges against individuals for falsely claiming to have been infected with the virus and issued citations for price gouging. Justice Department takes action against website selling ‘coronavirus vaccine’ 2020-03-22T04:00:00Z New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Sunday said states are “savaging” other states and those in need face rampant price gouging as they scramble to find medical gear to combat the coronavirus. Cuomo: Trump should use Defense Production Act immediately 2020-03-22T04:00:00Z The state’s only existing price gouging regulation is related to the sale of gasoline and other petroleum products. Massachusetts AG steps up efforts to combat price-gouging 2020-03-20T04:00:00Z In addition to targeting fraud, the task force will also investigate allegations of price gouging by Pennsylvania retailers. Feds create coronavirus fraud task force with law enforcement to stamp out scams, price gouging 2020-03-19T04:00:00Z "The price gouging laws kick in when you're reselling a product at a certain percentage over what it would normally sell for," explained Patrick. Nancy Grace busts coronavirus scams: 'Don't be a victim!' 2020-03-19T04:00:00Z They also expanded access to telehealth services, and passed a bill designed to reduce costs for testing for the virus and prohibit price gouging. With session abbreviated by coronavirus, Md. lawmakers speed through 500 bills 2020-03-18T04:00:00Z Attorney for the District of Columbia on Wednesday announced his office would create a COVID-19 pandemic fraud coordinator who will investigate and prosecute federal cases of price gouging. Prosecutors file charges for coronavirus fraud, probe price gouging 2020-03-18T04:00:00Z "I'm worried about our supply line. I'm worried about our drugs. worried about price gouging," Scott added. Sen. Rick Scott on coronavirus threat: 'I think we have to take even more extreme measures' 2020-03-17T04:00:00Z When sales of face masks spiked in the U.S. late last month over fears of the rapidly spreading virus, leading to price gouging and potential shortages, Adams implored Americans to stop buying masks. Italy’s coronavirus health workers face mask shortage, some wear same mask for 12 hours, aid group says 2020-03-16T04:00:00Z Mr. Colvin sold 300 bottles of hand sanitizer at a markup on Amazon before the company removed his listings and warned sellers they would be suspended for price gouging. The Man With 17,700 Bottles of Hand Sanitizer Just Donated Them 2020-03-15T04:00:00Z The next day, Amazon pulled Matt Colvin’s items along with thousands of other similar listings, citing price gouging. Tenn. brothers clear stores of sanitizer products for resale 2020-03-15T04:00:00Z The data shows that both Amazon and third-party sellers like Mr. Colvin increased their prices, which then mostly dropped when Amazon took action against price gouging this month. He Has 17,700 Bottles of Hand Sanitizer and Nowhere to Sell Them 2020-03-14T04:00:00Z The measure includes provisions to prevent price gouging for critical items. Maryland lawmakers work weekend, set for virus measure vote 2020-03-15T04:00:00Z The government sent out missives spelling out the right to paid sick leave, offered official assistance in cracking down on price gouging and spelled out ways to protect against scammers taking advantage of fear. Amid coronavirus outbreak, a thin line between prudence and panic 2020-03-13T04:00:00Z It also prohibits price gouging and encourages the cancellation of “nonessential” public gatherings of 100 people or more, giving state officials authority to cancel such gathering for public health reasons. State of emergency takes effect in Delaware over coronavirus 2020-03-13T04:00:00Z He said he would not tolerate "price gouging or profiteering." Bernie Sanders' coronavirus plan: What's in it? 2020-03-13T04:00:00Z Amazon said it had recently removed hundreds of thousands of listings and suspended thousands of sellers’ accounts for price gouging related to the coronavirus. He Has 17,700 Bottles of Hand Sanitizer and Nowhere to Sell Them 2020-03-14T04:00:00Z The government announced a crackdown on hoarding and price gouging. China food prices spike as anti-virus effort disrupts supply 2020-03-10T04:00:00Z Maryland’s top legislative leaders introduced emergency legislation to reduce costs for testing for the virus, prohibit price gouging, improve access to telehealth, and ensure private and public workers under quarantine do not lose their jobs. D.C.-area coronavirus cases spike; hundreds of churchgoers told to quarantine 2020-03-09T04:00:00Z Other steps they want are widespread, free coronavirus testing, affordable treatment for all; protections from price gouging; and increased resources in the medical system to respond to increased demands. Pelosi, Schumer: Trump needs to support help for outbreak 2020-03-08T05:00:00Z In a notice to sellers Friday, eBay said it was banning all sales of face masks, hand sanitizer, and disinfectant wipes in an effort to stem price gouging. Facebook temporarily bans ads for medical face masks to prevent coronavirus exploitation 2020-03-07T05:00:00Z He said Amazon had been vague about what constituted price gouging, scaring away sellers who don’t want to risk losing their ability to sell on its site. He Has 17,700 Bottles of Hand Sanitizer and Nowhere to Sell Them 2020-03-14T04:00:00Z “Our state’s price gouging law protects people impacted by an emergency from illegal price gouging on medical supplies, food, gas, and other essential supplies.” EBay bans sales of masks and hand sanitizer in response to coronavirus price gouging 2020-03-06T05:00:00Z The legislation contains a hard-won compromise that aims to protect against potential price gouging by drug manufacturers for vaccines and other medicines developed with taxpayer funds. Trump set to sign $8.3B bill to combat coronavirus outbreak 2020-03-06T05:00:00Z Not surprisingly, this storming of store aisles — both in the real world and online — has resulted in reports of price gouging by some money-hungry merchants. Column: Stockpiling sanitizer, toilet paper is understandable. But is it rational? 2020-03-05T05:00:00Z “There is no place for price gouging on Amazon,” spokeswoman Cecilia Fan said by email last week. Purell prices are spiking on Amazon, as sanitizer speculation becomes a cottage industry 2020-03-04T05:00:00Z The attorney general’s offices in California, Washington and New York are all investigating price gouging related to the coronavirus. He Has 17,700 Bottles of Hand Sanitizer and Nowhere to Sell Them 2020-03-14T04:00:00Z Instead, it’s third-party resellers who are doing so, and it’s against Amazon’s Fair Pricing Policy that specifically warns against price gouging. Senator slams Amazon over coronavirus price gouging on hand sanitizer and face masks 2020-03-04T05:00:00Z “There is no place for price gouging on Amazon,” Amazon spokeswoman Cecilia Fan told The Post. Long lines, low supplies: Coronavirus chaos sends shoppers into panic-buying mode 2020-03-02T05:00:00Z “There is no place for price gouging on Amazon,” the company said, blaming “bad actors” for “attempting to artificially raise prices on basic-need products during a global health crisis.” Column: Stockpiling sanitizer, toilet paper is understandable. But is it rational? 2020-03-05T05:00:00Z “There is no place for price gouging on Amazon,” a spokesperson for the company told Reuters. Amazon has barred a million products for making false coronavirus claims 2020-02-28T05:00:00Z "There is no place for price gouging on Amazon," a spokeswoman told Reuters, referring to the practice of hiking up prices of goods to unreasonably high levels because of an increase in demand. Amazon culls one million fake coronavirus products 2020-02-28T05:00:00Z “There is no place for price gouging on Amazon,” a company spokesperson told the news organization. Senator slams Amazon over coronavirus price gouging on hand sanitizer and face masks 2020-03-04T05:00:00Z Some countries are putting price caps on face masks to combat price gouging, while others are using loudspeakers on trucks to keep residents informed. ‘Time is everything’: World braces for spread of new virus 2020-02-25T05:00:00Z It also means consumers need to be protected from price gouging for something they can’t live without. Column: It's time to regulate internet service like any other utility 2020-02-25T05:00:00Z “There is no place for price gouging on Amazon.” Amazon has barred a million products for making false coronavirus claims 2020-02-28T05:00:00Z Taiwan implemented a rationing system for masks and imposed a flat fee on each, of about 2 cents, to prevent price gouging. In Hong Kong, toilet paper is in short supply. Trust in the government is even more scarce. 2020-02-10T05:00:00Z Amazon said this week it’s also removed more than 1 million listings over price gouging. Senator slams Amazon over coronavirus price gouging on hand sanitizer and face masks 2020-03-04T05:00:00Z Of course, China is hardly alone in punishing price gouging, and it won public praise for fining some pharmacies for raising prices of face masks, which are in short supply all over China. China Targets the Coronavirus, and Farmers Pay a Price 2020-01-31T05:00:00Z The goal is for the state to negotiate volume deals and provide discount prices for consumers, thereby reducing drug price gouging. Column: Newsom has had lots of luck as governor. He'll need it for his long list of priorities 2020-01-13T05:00:00Z Consumer groups worried that the agreement would do little to prevent anti-competitive behavior and price gouging. Live Nation reaches agreement with the Department of Justice 2019-12-19T05:00:00Z The highest-priced hospitals — many of them supposedly nonprofit — would be susceptible to public shaming by employers, patients and the media that accuses them of price gouging, potentially drawing scrutiny from regulators and politicians. Perspective | The one surprising thing the Trump administration got right on health care 2019-12-05T05:00:00Z Conservative politicians say a free market protects consumers from price gouging. Column: Trump again promises a plan to reduce drug prices. It won't work 2019-12-02T05:00:00Z The Mendocino County Board of Supervisors passed an emergency ordinance prohibiting price gouging after emergencies. Newsletter: How the Camp fire reshaped a town where nothing burned 2019-11-08T05:00:00Z Concerns about wildfire-fueled economic opportunism extends to price gouging displaced residents on everything from hotel rooms to rising rental prices. ‘Disaster capitalism’ piles on top of California blazes and power outages 2019-10-31T04:00:00Z Other bills will address the rebates that are paid to pharmacy benefit managers and will prohibit prescription drug price gouging. Democrats target prescription drug affordability, access 2019-10-20T04:00:00Z The desperation of patients needing these medications in the face of blatant price gouging constitutes a genuine emergency. Opinion | How to bring prescription drug prices down 2019-09-24T04:00:00Z In other words, is this what is known in the US as "price gouging"? Thomas Cook: Why are prices rising for new flights? 2019-09-24T04:00:00Z They also aren’t shy about regulating medical costs to prevent price gouging. Column: If you want to save money on healthcare, get sick in some other country 2019-09-24T04:00:00Z Meantime, the National Emergency Management Agency said in a statement on Sunday that no flights were allowed to charge for evacuations of displaced people and that consumer protection officials were investigating "incidences of price gouging." Hurricane Dorian's Bahamas death toll rises to 44 as dozens of rescue, recovery crews descend on islands 2019-09-08T04:00:00Z The agency said in a statement Sunday that no flights are permitted to bill for evacuations and that consumer protection officials are investigating “incidences of price gouging.” The Latest: Dorian death toll rises to 44 in Bahamas 2019-09-08T04:00:00Z We ought to consider putting in place a system that reduces patent life when price gouging is conducted, with the reduction related to the degree of price gouging. Opinion | How to bring prescription drug prices down 2019-09-24T04:00:00Z The agency said in a statement on Sunday that no flights are permitted to bill the authorities for evacuations and that consumer protection officials are investigating “incidences of price gouging”. Bahamas sends 900 security personnel to hurricane-hit islands 2019-09-08T04:00:00Z We support the PBM Project’s quest for transparency and all efforts to end profiteering and price gouging by every component of America’s needlessly expensive health care system. Editorials from around New England 2019-09-06T04:00:00Z In a video posted on YouTube.com, Eyman said: “976 repeals the dishonest vehicle valuation schedule that politicians are currently using to inflate your taxes; no more price gouging.” Court battle over car tab tax could get you a refund, but cost Sound Transit billions 2019-09-01T04:00:00Z Officials directed residents in the hurricane’s path to check their preparedness plan against advice on the state’s storm emergency web site and to be on guard against price gouging and fraud. Hurricane Dorian gains strength as Florida braces for potential ‘monster’ storm 2019-08-30T04:00:00Z She also ordered a price freeze in an effort to prevent price gouging for fuel and other supplies, and announced a list of new disaster response equipment, including satellite telephones for the public power utility. Tropical Storm Dorian: Puerto Rico is on alert for hurricane 2019-08-27T04:00:00Z Disaster fraud comes in the form of identity theft, price gouging and fake claims made to insurance companies and the federal government, including FEMA. Fraud plagues disaster relief efforts 2019-08-17T04:00:00Z Other fans said it felt like price gouging. LAFC already has the most expensive MLS tickets. So why are they raising prices? 2019-07-27T04:00:00Z One is the aforementioned price gouging of small business. Joe Biden's health care plan isn't enough — but Medicare for All may be too much 2019-07-26T04:00:00Z Others, mostly Republicans, rejected what they described as a big-is-bad approach in favor of keeping antitrust enforcers narrowly focused on protecting consumers when there’s clear evidence of harm such as price gouging. Congress grills Big Tech over competition, money and power 2019-07-17T04:00:00Z The proposal says that if the companies that are “price gouging” consumers do not change their ways, then Ms. Harris would use regulatory tools to license a drug company’s patent to a lower-cost rival. Sen. Kamala Harris, 2020 presidential contender, vows to reduce cost of prescription drugs 2019-07-16T04:00:00Z Kern County’s district attorney is warning residents about the possibility of illegal price gouging after last week’s earthquakes. Essential California: How to react when the sea is rising 2019-07-09T04:00:00Z The idea, primarily championed by conservative lawmakers, is that the market will arrive at fair prices and prevent price gouging. Sneaky deals are keeping cheaper generic medicines off the market 2019-06-27T04:00:00Z Unscientific methods, deceptive marketing, price gouging, and disregard for patients’ well-being were rampant across the amniotic-stem-cell-therapy industry. The Birth-Tissue Profiteers 2019-05-07T04:00:00Z Democrats opposed the bill, saying that it will benefit private hospitals that are now price gouging patients. Florida House passes bill to make opening hospitals easier 2019-03-21T04:00:00Z But Maine’s government can do more than it is doing now to protect its citizens from price gouging. Editorials from around New England 2019-03-15T04:00:00Z “The real test will be whether they will support legislation that will actually lower prices and protect patients from price gouging.” Drug executives come to Washington as Republicans grapple with how to stop runaway prices 2019-02-26T05:00:00Z Supreme Court on Tuesday rejected Maryland’s bid to revive a law aimed at preventing price gouging by pharmaceutical companies, dealing a setback to the power of states to rein in prescription drug costs. U.S. top court rejects Maryland bid to revive drug price-gouging law 2019-02-19T05:00:00Z “I am crying out and asking for you to review the pharmaceutical price gouging,” said Worsham, who has formed a nonprofit group to raise awareness and provide financial help to those who cannot afford treatment. On both ends of Capitol, both parties warn big pharma on drug prices 2019-01-29T05:00:00Z “Want to know why an industry that views itself as lifesaving and heroic is viewed by much of the public as price gouging and venal?” Daily briefing: Why more people die when the economy prospers 2019-01-22T05:00:00Z This is like being awarded a mini-Super Bowl without the price gouging. Rams are the winners in "Monday Night Football" relocation - Los Angeles Times 2018-11-13T05:00:00Z They were told that these companies were price gouging; the state would not be offering more money. After the Hurricane Came the Con 2018-10-26T04:00:00Z Supreme Court to uphold its first-in-the-nation law against pharmaceutical price gouging. Maryland asks Supreme Court to uphold law on drug pricing 2018-10-19T04:00:00Z “This is price gouging in its purest form.” Senate gives final approval for FAA reauthorization, sends bill to White House 2018-10-03T04:00:00Z There have also been reports of price gouging from some of the shops. Hurricane Florence Updates: 12 Dead, Power Failures and Catastrophic Flooding 2018-09-15T04:00:00Z Officials in Virginia, North Carolina, and South Carolina this week warned retailers against price gouging, citing penalties for violating state of emergency rules against excessive price increases. U.S. waives gasoline rules in Virginia, Georgia as Florence nears 2018-09-12T04:00:00Z Officials in Virginia, North Carolina, and South Carolina this week warned against price gouging by retailers, citing penalties for violating state of emergency rules against excessive price increases. Fuel prices, shortages rising as Hurricane Florence speeds to U.S.... 2018-09-11T04:00:00Z The workforce commission took none of these steps, even as state and local officials warned that other disaster-related crimes such as price gouging and looting would not be tolerated. Unpaid: Inside the “lawless jungle” of worker exploitation after Hurricane Harvey 2018-08-25T04:00:00Z After reports of huge increases in the prices of certain generic drugs, Maryland banned “price gouging,” defined as an unconscionable increase in the price of any “essential off-patent or generic drug.” States Rush to Rein In Prescription Costs, and Drug Companies Fight Back 2018-08-18T04:00:00Z By Friday morning, Mr. Trump essentially accused the capital city’s government of price gouging. Citing Costs, Trump Retreats From Massive Military Parade in Capital 2018-08-17T04:00:00Z Questions have been raised about whether the tablets could lead prisons to decrease in-person visitation and whether there is enough regulation of private providers to prevent price gouging. For latest in orderliness, prisons look to computer tablets 2018-07-24T04:00:00Z The price gouging, the unseasonably cold Moscow weather, even the jet lag — none of it seemed to bother the fans already crowding the main streets and squares of Moscow ahead of the games. 'We're the fans. We make the party': Icy relations aside, soccer fans pour into Russia for World Cup “I think there is, frankly, in many cases, price gouging going on,” Imholz said. Air ambulances, backed by private equity firms, leave patients with $45,000 bills 2018-06-11T04:00:00Z So far, state legislatures have been pushing for laws to penalize price gouging, promote price transparency or limit what the state will pay. Vermont Legislators Pass Law Allowing Drug Imports 2018-05-19T04:00:00Z “The President’s proposals are yet another giveaway to Big Pharma, and do nothing to hold wealthy drug companies accountable for their unconscionable price gouging.” Trump promises to ‘derail the gravy train’ and lower drug prices in ‘American Patients First’ plan 2018-05-11T04:00:00Z The bill passed unanimously in the Senate and 141-2 in the House; when it comes to price gouging their constituents, Vermont legislators clearly know what’s up. Editorials from around New England 2018-05-11T04:00:00Z “We need tools to prevent price gouging,” says Elena Popp, executive director of the Eviction Defence Network, one of three groups leading the charge to repeal Costa Hawkins. Faced with a housing crisis, California could further restrict supply 2018-05-10T04:00:00Z Brown also signed an executive order extending a ban on price gouging in Northern California counties affected by wildfires. Brown suspends mobile home regulations to help fire victims 2018-04-13T04:00:00Z Two firms beginning with “V” are included for their antics in 2015: Volkswagen, which admitted fiddling emissions tests, and Valeant, a drugs firm accused of price gouging and publishing inaccurate accounts. Getting a handle on a scandal 2018-03-28T04:00:00Z When any executive engages in price gouging, it is a reflection on us all, and validates the negative bias against our industry. Drug executives should take a Hippocratic oath 2018-03-14T04:00:00Z It uses rules like the “24 hour rule,” weather warnings, and airline compliance with laws against price gouging to find cheaper tickets. A ‘robot lawyer’ chatbot can now offer you protection against volatile airline prices 2018-03-13T04:00:00Z While acknowledging that local producers are particularly sensitive to shifts in international pulp prices, the ministry also said it would watch the situation on behalf of consumers to guard against price gouging. Facing price increase on toilet paper, panicked Taiwan shoppers clearing shelves 2018-02-27T05:00:00Z In doing so, the Republican governor also activated the state’s prohibitions on price gouging in emergencies. Bill updating Kentucky’s anti-price gouging laws advances 2018-02-27T05:00:00Z In doing so, the Republican governor also activated the state’s prohibitions on price gouging in emergencies. Bill updating Kentucky’s anti-price gouging laws advances 2018-02-27T05:00:00Z Bevin also activated prohibitions on price gouging to protect consumers affected by the weather. Kentucky governor declares emergency after heavy rainfall 2018-02-23T05:00:00Z Bevin also activated prohibitions on price gouging to protect consumers affected by the weather. Kentucky governor declares emergency after heavy rainfall 2018-02-23T05:00:00Z Poor people will suffer the most from price gouging, the trade and industry committee said. Cape Town tightening water restrictions again amid drought 2018-01-31T05:00:00Z After the emergency declaration, Beshear’s office issued a release asking Kentuckians to report price gouging to the AG’s office. Bill updating Kentucky’s anti-price gouging laws advances 2018-02-27T05:00:00Z After the emergency declaration, Beshear’s office issued a release asking Kentuckians to report price gouging to the AG’s office. Bill updating Kentucky’s anti-price gouging laws advances 2018-02-27T05:00:00Z Rising rents: More allegations of price gouging by landlords after the wine country fires. Essential California: Horrific allegations of abuse, cruelty emerge in Perris 2018-01-19T05:00:00Z Last year, that law became the first in the nation to prohibit price gouging of generic and off-patent drugs. Health coalition pushes ban on brand-name drug price gouging 2018-01-16T05:00:00Z The inmates also want the return of parole as an incentive for those with long-term sentences and an end to what they see as price gouging on food and other necessities. Florida prisoners plan Martin Luther King Day strike over 'slavery' 2018-01-15T05:00:00Z Here in Florida, when there is a storm, the government sets up a hotline so consumers can report price gouging for things like gas, ice and water. Humira’s Best-Selling Drug Formula: Start at a High Price. Go Higher. 2018-01-06T05:00:00Z |
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