Question

Joel needed certain medicines which were unavailable at the local government hospital. However, these were being sold at higher prices at private shops.

What is such practice called? Mention any one responsibility that Joel must execute as a responsible consumer.

Answer 1

Selling essential medicines at inflated prices is known as black marketing. It occurs when sellers create artificial shortages to charge higher prices. As a responsible consumer, Joel should report this practice to the appropriate consumer protection authority or government helpline so action can be taken against unfair pricing and other consumers can be protected from being overcharged.