How to deal with the epidemic price increase?

Legal analysis: According to the provisions of the relevant notice in China, it is illegal for operators to raise commodity prices during the epidemic period, and the market supervision department should punish operators according to the Provisions on Administrative Penalties for Price Violations. If the case constitutes a crime, criminal responsibility should be investigated.

Legal basis: Article 8 of the Provisions on Administrative Punishment for Price Violations. In violation of the provisions of Article 14 of the Price Law, operators who sell, buy goods or provide services by means of raising prices or lowering prices in disguise shall be ordered to make corrections, their illegal income shall be confiscated, and a fine of less than five times the illegal income shall be imposed. There is no illegal income, a fine of 20 thousand yuan and 200 thousand yuan; If the circumstances are serious, it shall be ordered to suspend business for rectification, or its business license shall be revoked by the administrative department for industry and commerce.