Dollar General overcharged millions at checkout for years, FTC and 20 states allege

Updated on: October 26, 2026 / 9:53 PM EDT / CBS News

Dollar General overcharged millions at checkout for years, FTC and 20 states allege

TL;DR

  • The FTC and 20 states are suing Dollar General for allegedly overcharging customers.
  • The lawsuit accuses the retailer of mislabeling prices for years, leading to millions in unlawful charges.
  • The FTC states that consumers depend on Dollar General's advertised low prices, and inaccurate pricing harms their ability to manage finances.
  • Dollar General claims occasional price discrepancies can occur and states that store teams are instructed to correct them.
  • The company stated it will defend the litigation vigorously.
  • The suit seeks a permanent injunction and monetary relief.