South Carolina towing company owners were charged with price gouging after doubling their prices during a storm, violating the state's emergency pricing laws that prohibit unconscionable price increases after a governor declares a state of emergency, according to WIS TV. The charges were among the few price gouging prosecutions specifically targeting towing operators during a natural disaster.
Operator takeaway
Charged with price gouging during a storm — most states prohibit price increases during declared emergencies, and doubling your rates after a governor's declaration is a criminal offense, not a business decision.