Attorney General announces price gouging hotline activation during winter storm

FRANKFORT, Ky. – Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman announced the activation of a price gouging hotline to protect Kentucky residents as a result of winter storms.

According to a release, Kentuckians can call 1-888-432-9257 to report suspected price gouging activity.

The Attorney General’s Office asks callers to provide several details, including locations, businesses and specific products.

“During rough weather like this, Kentuckians should only be concerned about their families’ safety, not whether they are being exploited,” said Attorney General Coleman. “Our Office is determined to protect Kentuckians and their access to essential goods and services.”

Kentucky law defines price gouging as a grossly excessive charge of more than 10% above the price prior to the emergency declaration, and that is not related to higher costs to the seller.

Goods and services include food, gasoline, natural gas, heating oil, shelter, transportation, emergency cleanup, and repair or reconstruction services like tree removal.

Suspected price gouging can also be submitted at https://secure.kentucky.gov/formservices/AttorneyGeneral/PriceGougingComplaintForm