Price Gouging Prevention Act of 2025 makes price gouging unlawful and expands FTC enforcement powers.

The Price Gouging Prevention Act of 2025 makes it unlawful for any person to sell or offer for sale a good or service at a grossly excessive price, regardless of their position in the supply chain. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is tasked with defining "grossly excessive price" and can bring civil actions to enforce the law, seeking injunctions, penalties, and compensation for consumers. State attorneys general can also bring actions, provided they notify the FTC. The FTC can adjust penalties annually based on inflation.

Price Gouging Prevention Act of 2025 makes price gouging unlawful and expands FTC enforcement powers.

The Price Gouging Prevention Act of 2025 makes it unlawful for any person to sell or offer for sale a good or service at a grossly excessive price, regardless of their position in the supply chain. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is tasked with defining "grossly excessive price" and can bring civil actions to enforce the law, seeking injunctions, penalties, and compensation for consumers. State attorneys general can also bring actions, provided they notify the FTC. The FTC can adjust penalties annually based on inflation.