In the wake of Tropical Storm Chantal, North Carolina’s price gouging law has been activated following a state of emergency declaration by the governor. This measure is in place to prevent businesses from unreasonably raising prices for profit during this critical time.
The state of emergency affects several counties including Alamance, Caswell, Chatham, Davidson, Durham, Forsyth, Guilford, Lee, Moore, Orange, Person, Randolph, and Wake. The declaration was made on July 17, 2025, and will remain effective for 30 days.
Businesses are reminded that while they may need to adjust prices due to rising costs or other impacts from the storm on their industry, any increases must be reasonable and disclosed to customers prior to purchase.
