Monday, July 19, 2021 On July 14, 2021, the Minnesota Legislative Auditor’s Office announced the results of its special review following reports that two COVID-19 testing companies overbilled for their tests. As of June, the Department of Health had paid out $3.1 million to one company for direct testing costs. The Minnesota Department of Health could be required to pay $74.96 million to both companies if private insurance companies do not fully cover the costs for testing. The auditors determined that at least through April of 2021, state programs did not make excessive payments to these companies that would be considered price gouging. The Kentucky Attorney General announced a settlement with a fuel retailer following an investigation into price gouging allegations in the wake of the Colonial Pipeline shutdown. The state received eleven consumer complaints regarding possible price gouging by the gas station. According to the state, the retailer increased prices between 9.4 percent and 19.4 percent during the period between May 11 and May 13, 2021. As part of the settlement, the retailer has agreed to disgorge its profits in the amount of $5,666.40.