Report Price Gouging to the Delaware Department of Justice

Report Price Gouging to the Delaware Department of Justice

With COVID-19 and a State of Emergency reshaping daily life in Delaware, Attorney General Kathy Jennings reminds consumers to stay vigilant about businesses illegally raising prices to take advantage of the public’s anxiety. Governor Carney’s March 12 Declaration of a State of Emergency explicitly prohibits price gouging, defined as a 10 percent or greater increase in prices above normal levels, except when the increase is attributable to increased supplier costs. Consumers should report suspected price gouging to the Delaware Department of Justice’s Consumer Protection Unit through a formal complaint. Consumer complaint forms can be found by clicking the button below and should be submitted along with any supporting documentation to consumer.protection@delaware.gov.  Consumers with additional questions can contact the DOJ’s Consumer Protection Hotline at (800) 220-5424.

Report Price Gouging