price gouging

Chancellor John Healey warned retailers against profiteering on food and fuel prices amid the Iran war crisis, stating the government is monitoring for any signs of price gouging despite no significant evidence found so far.

State attorneys general are increasing consumer protection efforts amid high prices and reduced federal oversight under President Trump. Legal experts note a shift in responsibility to states following the dismantling of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and growing concerns over affordability.

State attorneys general are taking on expanded consumer protection roles as federal oversight diminishes under Trump's policies, including the dismantling of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Both Republican and Democratic AGs are collaborating to address high prices, deceptive practices, and affordability concerns through state and federal laws.

The owner of Pasadena's Langham Hotel will pay $320,000 to settle a lawsuit alleging price gouging following the 2025 wildfires. The settlement resolves claims of excessive pricing during the disaster.

Langham Hotels Pacific Corp. will pay $320,000 to settle a civil consumer protection lawsuit alleging price gouging during the January 2025 wildfires. The company cooperated with the investigation and must issue restitution and refunds to eligible guests who stayed at its Pasadena hotel between Jan. 7, 2025, and an unspecified date.

The corporation that owns the Langham Huntington Pasadena has settled a civil lawsuit for allegedly increasing room rates during wildfires that caused evacuations. The lawsuit was filed by the Los Angeles County District.

Langham Hotels Pacific Corporation agreed to pay $320,000 to settle a consumer protection lawsuit filed by the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office and Los Angeles County Counsel’s Office. The lawsuit alleges the company engaged in price gouging during the January 2025 wildfires by overcharging wildfire victims and guests at its Pasadena hotel.

Donald Trump instructed the US Department of Justice to investigate oil companies for alleged price gouging amid high gas prices linked to conflict in the Middle East. He accused the companies of not reducing pump prices despite lower oil costs and demanded faster price reductions.

President Trump has ordered the Department of Justice to investigate oil companies, accusing them of price gouging at gas pumps.

President Trump has ordered the Department of Justice to investigate oil companies for alleged price gouging at gas pumps. He accuses the companies of unfairly increasing prices.

President Trump has ordered the Department of Justice to investigate oil companies for alleged price gouging at gas stations. He accuses them of inflating gas prices.

Trump ordered an investigation into oil companies for not lowering prices and accused them of gouging customers at the pump. The probe aims to address rising fuel costs.

The Federal Anti-Monopoly Service is investigating Neftmagistral and EuroTrans for potential price gouging in Moscow. The companies must submit gasoline and diesel pricing data by June 26.

A BP gas station near Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) in Romulus is under investigation by Attorney General Nessel’s office for alleged price gouging. The station’s gas prices have drawn scrutiny from state investigators, who are questioning the rationale behind the high prices.

A BP gas station near Detroit Metro Airport (DTW) on Middlebelt Road is accused of price gouging, particularly affecting everyday drivers and ride-share service providers like Uber and Lyft.

An investigation into price gouging at a Romulus gas station is ongoing. The station has previously faced scrutiny for overcharging drivers, with an April incident where gas was sold for over a dollar above the state average.

California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued a consumer alert warning businesses against price gouging during the Garden Grove chemical incident. State laws prohibit raising prices on essential goods like housing, fuel, and food by more than 10% during emergencies.

A gas station in Big Sur, California, is charging $9.99 per gallon for gasoline, with the owner stating he is not engaging in price gouging. He warns that rapidly rising gas prices could force him out of business.