Americans are coming together to help recover and restore from recent hurricanes. And the Department of Energy is doing all it can to aid those efforts.
Unfortunately, some people may try to take advantage of this disaster for their personal gain. But price gouging has no place in our recovery. So if you live in an area impacted by a hurricane and suspect you’ve experienced price gouging when buying fuel, there’s something you can do. You can file a complaint using these resources:
State and Local
Federal
More Resources
Gasoline and Diesel Fuel Updates
Check average gas prices from the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
Hurricane Irma and Harvey Situation Reports
Get updates on storm impacts and the energy industry's recovery and restoration efforts.
Community Guidelines for Energy Emergencies
Get tips on how to prepare for energy emergencies like hurricanes.
Hurricane Rumor Control
Check FEMA's website often for an on-going list of hurricane-related rumors and their true or false status.