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DACO Warns Against Price Gouging on Water Cistern Services

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DACO Warns Against Price Gouging on Water Cistern Services
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Puerto Rico's Department of Consumer Affairs (DACO) has issued a warning against merchants charging excessive prices for water cistern filling and delivery services. Secretary Hiram Torres Montalvo announced that agency employees will impose severe fines on businesses engaging in price gouging. The alert comes as reports indicate some vendors are charging exorbitant amounts for these essential water services. DACO is committed to protecting consumers from unfair pricing practices during water accessibility challenges.

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