Junk fees are hidden and unexpected charges that are often not included in the initial or listed price of a transaction but are added on at the time of the payment. Airlines, hotels, concert ticket providers and banks often add them onto the cost of a service or good after the consumer has seen the original price. Proponents of the rule argue that getting rid of these fees will make prices more transparent for consumers and save them money. Opponents argue that private businesses would simply raise prices in response to the regulations and there isn’t a guarantee that flying or staying in a hotel would be any less expensive.
66% Yes |
29% No |
66% Yes |
19% No |
4% No, businesses will raise prices if they are banned from using junk fees |
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3% No, as long as the costs are clearly communicated before purchases |
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2% No, the government should focus on preventing monopolies and cartels instead |
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2% No, the government should not regulate what private businesses can charge consumers |
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