March 8, 2022
Carson City, NV – Today,
Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford released
the following statement regarding his office’s position on potential price
gouging as gas prices increase due to global supply chain issues:
"As the price for fuel increases, my Office will use
every tool at our disposal, including the laws we sponsored and passed last
session regarding price gouging and unfair and deceptive trade practices, to
fully investigate any suspected instances of price gouging at the pump," said
AG Ford. "Last legislative session, I sponsored Nevada's first
anti-price gouging law and other laws to prevent those who would use a crisis
as an opportunity for greed. Now, we're ready to enforce Nevada's laws to
protect consumers. While most retailers are increasing prices due to
disruptions in the supply chain, I will not allow any bad actors to
artificially inflate prices of basic needs to rip off Nevadans trying to drive
to work or to be with loved ones."
"My office will work with retailers, consumer groups and other government
agencies to address this issue and ensure no one is taking advantage of
Nevadans. If you suspect or have information about a retailer committing price
gouging, I encourage you to file a complaint with my office."
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