https://consumerist.com/2017/09/12/hotel-gas-stations-accused-of-price-gouging-hurricane-harvey-victims/ >By definition, price gouging is the act of increasing the prices of goods, services, or commodities to a level much higher than is considered reasonable or fair. It’s also just a shady thing to do, especially when it involves people already reeling from a natural disaster. To that end, Texas is suing three businesses for allegedly price gouging consumers before and after Hurricane Harvey. >Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton today filed lawsuits against three companies, accusing them of unfairly rising the price of fuel, shelter, and other essentials as a result of the recent hurricane.