price gouging
noun
: charging customers too much money
The company has been accused of price gouging.
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But resentment does not equate to the crime of price gouging under federal or state laws.
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David Blackmon,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
But that is a longstanding feature of the market, not necessarily evidence of price gouging.
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Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
24 June 2026
Feldstein Soto sued the rental giant for price gouging in the wake of the 2025 wildfires.
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Sonja Sharp,
Los Angeles Times,
5 June 2026
Community members also raised concerns about the sheltering of those displaced, said communication was confusing and people didn’t know what to plan for, and that some experienced price gouging.
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Victoria Le,
Oc Register,
27 May 2026
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David Blackmon,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
But that is a longstanding feature of the market, not necessarily evidence of price gouging.
—
Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
24 June 2026
Feldstein Soto sued the rental giant for price gouging in the wake of the 2025 wildfires.
—
Sonja Sharp,
Los Angeles Times,
5 June 2026
Community members also raised concerns about the sheltering of those displaced, said communication was confusing and people didn’t know what to plan for, and that some experienced price gouging.
—
Victoria Le,
Oc Register,
27 May 2026
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“Price gouging.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/price%20gouging. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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