price oneself out of the market

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: to make the price of one's services, products, etc., too high so that people stop wanting to pay for them

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While energy retailers and energy-intensive industries alike can profit from a more stable product calculation, there is a risk to price oneself out of the market in case of significant drops in energy prices. — Thomas Schlaak, Forbes, 19 Apr. 2023

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“Price oneself out of the market.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/price%20oneself%20out%20of%20the%20market. Accessed 24 Sep. 2026.

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