price gouging

• Pratique consistant à augmenter fortement et abusivement les prix de biens ou services essentiels, notamment en période de crise ou de pénurie, où la demande est forte et l'offre limitée.

The practice of raising prices on essential goods or services to an unfair or excessively high level, especially during a crisis or emergency when demand is high and supply is limited.

1. Unfair pricing practiceB2formal

   The act of charging excessively high prices for goods or services, especially during a crisis or emergency when demand is high and supply is limited.

   Prix abusifs en période de crise

   • The government passed laws to prevent price gouging during natural disasters.
   • Many people complained about price gouging on bottled water after the hurricane.
   • The store was fined for price gouging on essential medical supplies.