FTC and 20 States Sue Dollar General for Alleged Overcharging of Millions of Shoppers
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and a coalition of 20 U.S. states have filed a lawsuit against Dollar General, alleging that the discount retailer routinely charged customers more than the advertised prices for various goods. The lawsuit, announced on October 26, 2026, claims that Dollar General displayed one price on shelves, tags, and advertisements but charged a higher amount at checkout. Regulators assert that the company was aware of these widespread pricing discrepancies, having received tens of thousands of consumer complaints, but failed to implement adequate safeguards to prevent overcharging. The alleged practices affected millions of shoppers nationwide, particularly in low-income and rural communities.
