Price-gouging complaints about the cost of fuel, water, and hotels are surging in states hit by Hurricane Helene

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People wait in line for gasoline in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene on September 29, 2024 in Fletcher, North Carolina.
People in line for gasoline in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene on September 29, 2024, in Fletcher, North Carolina.

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Economist Paul Krugman defends Harris' price-gouging plan — but 'Shark Tank' star Kevin O'Leary calls it a 'horror film'

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Kamala Harris on stage holding a microphone
Kamala Harris wants to tackle price gouging on groceries.

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Biden criticizes US companies for keeping raised prices high 'even as inflation has come down'

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President Joe Biden speaks about supply chain issues in the Indian Treaty Room on the White House complex in Washington
President Joe Biden opened the first meeting of his new supply chain resilience council by warning companies against price gouging.

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The IRS is going to know if you made big money reselling tickets for tours by the likes of Taylor Swift or Beyoncé

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Taylor Swift performs onstage for night one of Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on July 07, 2023 in Kansas City, Missouri.
Taylor Swift performs onstage for night one of The Eras Tour.

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