‘It’s enraging’: lawmakers call for action after Guardian investigation into convenience store overcharges

Congress members say pricing practices at 7-Eleven and Circle K stores underscore everyday Americans’ affordability struggles

Five US House members have called out pricing practices at the US’s two largest convenience store chains in response to an investigation by the Guardian.

The Guardian found that 7-Eleven and Circle K stores frequently charge customers more at the register or pump for snacks, gas and other items than the prices they promise on the shelf or on outdoor fuel signs.

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Source: The Guardian World