price gouging

• Практика повышения цен на товары или услуги первой необходимости до несправедливо или чрезмерно высокого уровня, особенно во время кризиса или чрезвычайной ситуации, когда спрос высок, а предложение ограничено.

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.

   Спекулятивное завышение цен

   • 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.