Price Gouging

Written By Patrick Hollidge

Be mindful of businesses or individuals engaging in price gouging.

The State of Florida’s price gouging law prohibits extreme consumer cost increases in essential commodities such as food, fuel, ice, hotels, lumber, and water. Unlicensed contractors also face additional charges, and protections remain in effect for the duration of a declared emergency.

  • Answers to frequently asked questions can be found at My Florida Legal dot Com by searching the words Price Gouging.

  • To make a price gouging report:

    • Customers can contact the Attorney General’s hotline at (866) 966-7226.

    • Customers can also file a complaint with Hillsborough County at HCFLGov dot net slash Consumer

  • For more information: Hillsborough County Consumer & Veterans Services, (813) 635-8316.

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