Federal Challenges to DOJ Program Could Mean Billions in Higher Consumer Costs for You
A new wave of federal challenges to DOJ program aimed at cracking down on corporate fraud and price-fixing is threatening to stall consumer protections that keep your bills in check, according to watchdog groups. The legal battles, targeting a Department of Justice initiative that has recovered over $3 billion in savings passed to shoppers last year, could lead to higher prices on everything from groceries to gas if courts side with business lobbyists. For the average household, that could mean an extra $500 annually—making this a pocketbook issue you can’t afford to ignore.