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As documented cases of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) increase across Arizona, the Arizona PIRG Education Fund warns that consumers can expect to be faced with an escalating number of pandemic-related scams, hazards and financial challenges.
According to two consumer organizations that are actively engaged in utility policy in Arizona, without at least temporary relief and clear communication, Arizonans are likely to face even greater challenges paying utility bills for the foreseeable future. The groups noted that due to public health warnings associated with COVID-19, many more Arizonans are working from home and taking classes online.
COVID-19 Utility Related provides recommendations for the Arizona Corporation Commission, utilities and consumers and links to recent utility policies. Wildfire and the Arizona PIRG Education Fund are pleased that a number of utilities have proactively instituted policies to help consumers during this challenging time and urge others to follow suit.
As the Coronvirus outbreak became more widespread, the price of most of the sanitizers and masks rose at least 50 percent higher than the 90-day average. Even one in six products sold directly by Amazon saw prices rise at least 50 percent higher in February
Our research found the majority of grocery stores fail to warn the public about hazardous food recalls. While they collect significant information about Americans shopping habits to sell us more food, they aren't doing enough to use that information to protect the public health.
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