‘It’s enraging’: lawmakers call for action after Guardian investigation into convenience store overcharges
Between 2023 and 2025, 7-Eleven failed at least 40% of its price inspections in Arizona, Colorado and Utah. Photograph: Liz Moskowitz/The GuardianView image in fullscreenBetween 2023 and 2025, 7-Eleven failed at least 40% of its price inspections in Arizona, Colorado and Utah. As Trump and Republicans continue to skyrocket the cost of food and other basic necessities, businesses need to keep their prices transparent and fair.”Balint and Barragán are part of a growing wave of politicians who have made inflation and affordability centerpieces of their pitches to voters.
- ▪Between 2023 and 2025, 7-Eleven failed at least 40% of its price inspections in Arizona, Colorado and Utah.
- ▪Photograph: Liz Moskowitz/The GuardianView image in fullscreenBetween 2023 and 2025, 7-Eleven failed at least 40% of its price inspections in Arizona, Colorado and Utah.
- ▪As Trump and Republicans continue to skyrocket the cost of food and other basic necessities, businesses need to keep their prices transparent and fair.”Balint and Barragán are part of a growing wave of politicians who have made inflation an
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Between 2023 and 2025, 7-Eleven failed at least 40% of its price inspections in Arizona, Colorado and Utah. Photograph: Liz Moskowitz/The GuardianView image in fullscreenBetween 2023 and 2025, 7-Eleven failed at least 40% of its price inspections in Arizona, Colorado and Utah. Photograph: Liz Moskowitz/The GuardianThe price we payConsumer affairs‘It’s enraging’: lawmakers call for action after Guardian investigation into convenience store overchargesCongress members say pricing practices at 7-Eleven and Circle K stores underscore everyday Americans’ affordability strugglesThe price we pay is supported byAbout this contentByard Duncan, Sophie Sullivan, Michael Hudson, Barry Yeoman and Jocelyn ZuckermanSat 3 Oct 2026 06.00 EDTLast modified on Sat 3 Oct 2026 06.02 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian…
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