After Hurricane Beryl, some Houstonians claimed they had to pay hundreds of dollars more for hotels, sudden pump price hikes, and higher food costs.
ByConsumers said they overpaid for hotels, gas, and food, accusing some Houston businesses of price gouging amid recovery efforts after Beryl.After Hurricane Beryl, some Houstonians claimed they had to pay hundreds of dollars more for hotels, sudden pump price hikes, and higher costs for food, according to price gouging complaints ABC13 obtained.
One of those who filed a complaint was Phillip Knop. He couldn't believe how much the price at the pump was at a Houston-area gas station. "I was driving by, and I saw the sign was lit, and it said $3.19," Knop recalled. "I was shocked because just the day prior, they were charging $4.19 a gallon." ABC13 obtained documents from the AG's office showing 113 price gouging complaints were made. The majority were against gas stations, hotels, and grocery stores.
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