Related: Popular delivery service settles FTC complaint over controversial issues In 2022, President Joe Biden pressed federal agencies to crack down on junk fees to fulfill his consumer protection agenda and increase economic competition.

The rule is narrower than what the FTC proposed in 2023 that would have broadly banned hidden and deceptive fees regardless of industry. "I urge enforcers to continue cracking down on these unlawful fees and encourage state and federal policymakers to ...

Andrew Ferguson, the incoming president’s pick to lead the Federal Trade Commission, published a dissent to the agency’s new rule.

The Biden administration took another step in its push to combat so-called junk fees as the US Federal Trade Commission mandated more price transparency for consumers shopping for live-event tickets and hotel rooms.

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on Tuesday banned surprise junk fees for ticketing platforms, vacation rental sites and hotel fees, deeming the practice “unfair” and “deceptive.” “People

The commission says the new rules will save people time and money, with more transparent pricing and fewer hidden fees.

The new rule requires businesses that advertise their pricing to tell consumers the truth up front about prices and fees and prohibits them from misrepresenting any fee or charge.

Consumers are one step closer to saying goodbye to more hidden junk fees for good. The Federal Trade Commission finalized a rule that requires businesses to disclose the total price, including fees, for any live event tickets or short-term lodging they offer consumers,

Ticketing agencies will have to disclose total costs upfront - including junk fees - in a new ruling from the Federal Trade Commission targeting deceptive pricing tactics. The bipartisan Junk Fees Rule will take effect around April and require live ticket events,