price gouging

• Prática de elevar os preços de produtos ou serviços essenciais a níveis injustos ou excessivamente altos, especialmente durante uma crise ou emergência, quando a demanda é alta e a oferta é limitada.

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.

   Preço abusivo

   • 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.