Oklahoma's price gouging statute, or the Emergency Price Stablization Act, is in effect following President Donald Trump's emergency delaration of COVID-19.
Oklahoma Attorney General Mike Hunter announced the statute, which automatically triggers after a state or federal emergency is issued, prohibits an increase of more than 10% for the price of goods or services.
"I encourage Oklahomans to remain calm but cautious during the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic," Hunter said in a press release Friday. "Don't pay inflated prices for things like hand sanitizer, paper towels or other products and services that are becoming sparse."
Hunter said to contact his office if anyone encounters price gouging, fraudulent charities or other deceptive business practices. You can contact the Attorney General's Consumer Protection Unit by phone at 405-521-2029 or email them at consumerprotection@oag.ok.gov.
