Oklahoma price gouging law enacted in 12 counties amidst state of emergency
OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) — Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond announced a price gouging law is in effect for the 12 counties Governor Kevin Stitt issued a State of Emergency for.
The Energy Price Stabilization Act prohibits an increase of more than 10% for the price of goods and services.
It aims to help protect citizens from unfair price hikes.
The statute is in effect for Carter, Cotton, Garfield, Hughes, Kay, Lincoln, Love, Murray, Okfuskee, Oklahoma, Payne and Pontotoc counties.
“Our prayers are with the communities that have experienced such tragic loss and now face the hard work of recovery,” Drummond said. “In the aftermath of these devastating storms, unscrupulous actors should know that my office will absolutely not tolerate exorbitant prices on goods and services desperately needed by Oklahomans during this difficult time.”
Drummond warned that anyone who violated the Act could face legal consequences.
Citizens can report suspected fraud by calling833-681-1895.