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Attorney General Warns Energy Companies, Retailers Against Price Gouging During Winter Storm
Virginia's Attorney General urges reporting of price gouging on essentials during the emergency, with staff working 24/7 and enforcement prioritized to protect consumers.
- After Thursday, Governor Abigail Spanberger's declaration triggered Virginia's laws, and Attorney General Jay Jones urged reports of storm-related price spikes, saying `If any citizen in Virginia feels like they are being taken advantage of, if the price is too high, if they feel like someone is charging that because of the storm, they should contact our office by phone or by email.`
- Designed to stop exploitation, the statutes target grossly excessive charges for essential goods and services, judged by comparing emergency prices to the ten-day pre-emergency comparison.
- Jones said his office has staff ready to jump into action, working through the weekend while prioritizing enforcement and assessing incoming complaints.
- Kentucky's response shows how reports can trigger action and public protection measures, as Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman activated a hotline asking for complaint details to support investigations.
- Jones told sellers to keep prices steady and not take advantage of consumers, saying `To charge the same prices, to not try to take advantage of our consumers,` while CBS 6 invited readers to email the CBS 6 Newsroom about suspected gouging.
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Niagara GazetteAttorney general warns against price gouging in face of storm
On Friday, Jan. 23, New York Attorney General Letitia James warned New York consumers and businesses of price gouging ahead of a major winter storm expected to bring heavy snowfall throughout the state.
Attorney General warns energy companies, retailers against price gouging during winter storm
Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond says energy companies and retailers will face consequences if they engage in price gouging during the approaching winter storm, but under current state law, those price increases can only be prosecuted if they happen after the governor declares a state of emergency — something that has not yet happened.
·Oklahoma City, United States
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