Price Gouging Prevention Act of 2025 makes price gouging unlawful and expands FTC authority.
The Price Gouging Prevention Act of 2025 aims to make price gouging unlawful by prohibiting the sale or offer for sale of goods or services at grossly excessive prices. It defines "grossly excessive price" as a price that is significantly higher than the average price in the market during the 120-day period preceding an exceptional market shock or compared to competing sellers during such a shock. The Act allows for an affirmative defense if the price increase is due to uncontrollable additional costs.
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