A private enterprise can charge whatever they like; you aren’t forced to visit and buy - go to a competitor that doesn’t charge as much! Or take your own alternative supply.
This is not even remotely an example of “gouging”.
Try again?
This is not even remotely an example of “gouging”.
Try again?
No competitors, you say?
Peel back the layers of shielding against you rolling in as a “competitor”, and what will you find?
A big steaming layer of government.
Regulating that only their connected buddies can fleece you - and there’s nothing you can do about it.
You voted for this. For your safety. You want this.