Winter Storm Fern Brings Price Gouging to Online Retailers

As winter storm Fern approaches New York City and the Northeast, desperate buyers are facing a surge in apparent price gouging, particularly on online retailer Amazon. The site’s AI-powered shopping assistant has uncovered significant price increases on essential items, leaving customers to pay inflated prices for necessities.

Essential Items See Significant Price Increases

A pair of Amazon Essentials Women’s Lace-Up Snow Boots with Puffer saw a staggering 91% price increase, rising from $22.85 on Tuesday to $43.70 on Thursday. Similarly, a one-gallon container of Petra Pet Safe Ice Melt jumped from $44.98 on Tuesday to $64.99 on Thursday, a total increase of 44.5%.

Preparing for Power Outages

In the event of possible power outages, experts recommend being prepared with flashlights, lanterns, and spare batteries. However, prices for these items are also on the