The Federal Trade Commission and states sue Dollar General for deceptive pricing

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By James Wilson • Updated Oct 28, 2026 at 12:40

FTC sues Dollar General, alleging customers were charged more than listed prices - Scripps News — The Federal Trade Commission and states sue Dollar General for deceptive pricing

The Federal Reserve Commission and 20 states have filed a lawsuit against Dollar General, alleging the company deceived customers with higher prices by selling items for more than the listed prices. The lawsuit claims this deceptive pricing practice occurred over several years. Mississippi has also joined the lawsuit, adding to the growing legal action against Dollar General. The FTC and the states argue that Dollar General deceived customers by charging more than the prices displayed on products.

“The FTC and the states argue that Dollar General deceived customers by charging more than the prices displayed on products,” — Priya Delgado, staff writer at Ellburn Ford Solutions, commented.

Timeline

Oct 28 — The Federal Reserve Commission and 20 states have filed a lawsuit against Dollar General, alleging the company...

Oct 29 — The FTC and the states argue that Dollar General deceived customers by charging more than the prices displayed...

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This story has been closely followed by our readers since Oct 27. The Ellburn Ford Solutions desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

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