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Online, private sellers are gouging prices, marketing cans for double or triple their normal price, and many large retailers are sold out altogether.

From New York Times • May 10, 2022

With the help of her U.S. relatives, the family bought four tickets to Managua at $3,400 each — with demand so high, commercial and charter airlines are gouging travelers, according to migrants.

From Washington Post • Apr. 7, 2022

I’ve heard no reports that hotels are gouging because of demand to go back, nor are there reports of great bargains.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 2, 2021

"There is righteous indignation and accusations that companies are gouging the consumer," says Mr Jeans.

From BBC • Sep. 24, 2019

People are gouging, and shinning, and sucking all round.

From Trumps by Curtis, George William