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Bill aiming to eliminate 6% markup on consumer goods heads to Governor’s desk

OKLAHOMA CITY (KSWO) - A bill that plans to eliminate a six percent markup on consumer goods is just a step away from becoming law. Senate Bill 638 would repeal the 76-year-old Price Control Act that ...
KRMG

Okla. lawmakers push to remove mandatory 6 percent markup on retail products

It may come as a surprise to you that Oklahoma has a mandated 6 percent markup on things like gas, groceries and even some medications. The regulation was put into place in 1949 and was meant to ...
Jalopnik

Consumer Reports Says These Cars Are The Worst Deals Right Now

The pandemic may have messed up the automotive supply chain, sending new car prices through the roof for a while, but the good news is, things have largely returned to normal. Walk into pretty much ...
The Daily Dot

“Cry about it”: HVAC tech claps back after customer Googles part and sees 1000% markup

Is it HVAC price gouging—or the cost of doing business with a professional? An HVAC technician’s TikTok video started a conversation that divided homeowners and business owners on air conditioning ...