Amid soaring living costs, America’s biggest convenience-store chains quietly overcharge consumers

Guardian investigation: 7-Eleven and Circle K stores often fail to honor advertised prices – charging more at pump and register for gas, snacks, and other items

Amid soaring living costs, America’s biggest convenience-store chains quietly overcharge consumers

TL;DR

  • Convenience store chains 7-Eleven and Circle K are frequently overcharging customers.
  • Stores are failing to honor advertised prices for gas, snacks, and other items.
  • Overcharging occurs at both the pump and the register.
  • The investigation highlights the issue during a period of soaring living costs.