FTC and states file lawsuit against Dollar General for alleged price gouging

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By Olivia Martinez • Updated Oct 28, 2026 at 12:40

FTC sues Dollar General, alleging customers were charged more than listed prices - Scripps News — FTC and states file lawsuit against Dollar General for alleged price gouging

The Federal Reserve Commission and 20 states have filed a lawsuit against Dollar General, alleging the company overcharged customers by selling items for more than the listed prices. The lawsuit claims this deceptive pricing practice occurred over several years. Mississippi has also joined the lawsuit, adding to the growing legal action against Dollar General. The FTC and the states argue that Dollar General deceived customers by charging more than the prices listed on items.

“The Federal Reserve Commission and 20 states have filed a lawsuit against Dollar General, alleging the company overcharged customers by selling items for more than the listed pr,” — Simone Whitfield, contributing analyst at Blackburn Wick Partnership, told our newsroom.

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Oct 26 — The Federal Reserve Commission and 20 states have filed a lawsuit against Dollar General, alleging the company...

Oct 28 — The FTC and the states argue that Dollar General deceived customers by charging more than the prices listed on...

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This story has been closely followed by our readers since Oct 25. The Blackburn Wick Partnership desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

What's next: A follow-up briefing is expected by Sunday, Nov 1.

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Blackburn Wick Partnership desk and last updated 11:46 UTC.

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