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Avg. Commodity Prices for Miami-Dade County from 6/1/2012
Category: Building & Roofing Supplies |
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Commodity |
Avg price |
Min price |
Max price |
Sample size |
Roof Cement/Bull (1 Gallon) |
$11.87 |
$9.00 |
$16.80 |
8 |
Roof Cement/Bull (5 Gallons) |
$37.32 |
$29.99 |
$44.35 |
9 |
Roof Felt (30 ASTM D-226) |
$28.20 |
$24.14 |
$30.69 |
4 |
Roof Felt (30 ASTM D-226) |
$28.31 |
$19.99 |
$38.47 |
5 |
Category: Consumables |
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Commodity |
Avg price |
Min price |
Max price |
Sample size |
Charcoal |
$8.36 |
$3.49 |
$12.99 |
78 |
Ice |
$2.48 |
$1.19 |
$3.89 |
19 |
Ice (8-10 Pounds) |
$2.74 |
$1.89 |
$2.99 |
8 |
Whole Milk ( 1Gallon) |
$4.51 |
$2.99 |
$6.29 |
32 |
Whole Milk (1/2 Gallon) |
$3.12 |
$2.28 |
$4.39 |
31 |
Category: Home Shelter Supplies |
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Commodity |
Avg price |
Min price |
Max price |
Sample size |
Duct Tape |
$6.44 |
$1.89 |
$13.49 |
50 |
Lumber (2 X 4 X 12 Board) |
$5.78 |
$4.29 |
$7.79 |
9 |
Lumber (2 X 4 X 16 Board) |
$7.73 |
$5.97 |
$10.49 |
7 |
Lumber (2 X 4 X 8 Board) |
$3.76 |
$2.64 |
$5.99 |
14 |
Lumber (4 X 4 X 8 Board) |
$8.56 |
$6.77 |
$9.99 |
7 |
Masking Tape |
$4.10 |
$.77 |
$12.20 |
47 |
Plywood (4 X 8 X 1/2) |
$18.94 |
$16.07 |
$24.97 |
7 |
Plywood (4 X 8 X 3/4) |
$26.23 |
$20.99 |
$32.47 |
9 |
Plywood (4 X 8 X 5/8) |
$22.30 |
$18.99 |
$31.37 |
7 |
Tapcon 1/4 (3.25 inch Length) - (100 Count) |
$26.55 |
$11.49 |
$42.99 |
13 |
Tapcon 3/16 (2.75 inch Length) - (100 Count) |
$16.15 |
$8.49 |
$23.99 |
13 |
Tapon |
$21.38 |
$10.99 |
$28.99 |
8 |
Tapon 3/16 |
$18.45 |
$9.99 |
$28.99 |
11 |
Category: Household Supplies |
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Commodity |
Avg price |
Min price |
Max price |
Sample size |
Alkaline Batteries (9 Volt) |
$8.37 |
$3.49 |
$19.49 |
70 |
Alkaline Batteries (6 Volt) - 1 Battery per Package |
$8.25 |
$2.88 |
$12.99 |
37 |
Alkaline Batteries (AA) |
$6.75 |
$1.99 |
$16.19 |
80 |
Alkaline Batteries (AAA) |
$6.86 |
$2.49 |
$18.39 |
83 |
Alkaline Batteries (C) |
$6.82 |
$2.49 |
$14.99 |
78 |
Alkaline Batteries (D) |
$8.23 |
$2.39 |
$17.49 |
70 |
Bleach |
$2.74 |
$1.29 |
$6.99 |
42 |
Bottled Propane Fuel |
$4.51 |
$2.86 |
$8.49 |
30 |
Cooler (24-48 Quarts) |
$30.05 |
$3.99 |
$49.99 |
30 |
Cooler (Greater than 48 Quarts) |
$58.34 |
$20.99 |
$99.99 |
14 |
Corded Circular Saw ( 7 1/4 Blade) |
$101.75 |
$36.57 |
$179.99 |
32 |
Corded Power Drill (3/8 Variable) |
$54.40 |
$21.99 |
$132.99 |
32 |
Cordless Power Drill (3/8 Variable) |
$96.56 |
$19.88 |
$241.65 |
38 |
Electric Chain Saw - 16 inch Blade |
$74.08 |
$49.99 |
$77.95 |
8 |
Flashlight w/Batteries (Standard Hand-Held) |
$9.09 |
$2.00 |
$29.99 |
65 |
Flashlight Standard Handheld w/o Batteries |
$14.46 |
$1.29 |
$29.82 |
52 |
Gas Chain Saw (14 inch Blade) |
$178.65 |
$109.00 |
$339.95 |
9 |
Gas Chain Saw (16 inch Blade) |
$197.25 |
$139.00 |
$609.95 |
19 |
Gas Chain Saw (18 inch Blade) |
$233.91 |
$159.00 |
$559.95 |
12 |
Gas Chain Saw (20 inch Blade) |
$251.72 |
$199.00 |
$399.00 |
12 |
Generator Electric Start (4000-7550 Watts) |
$832.38 |
$499.00 |
$2,199.00 |
13 |
Generator Electric Start (7551 to 10000 Watts) |
$1,349.00 |
$1,349.00 |
$1,349.00 |
1 |
Generator Pull Start (1800 to 3999 Watts) |
$309.66 |
$279.99 |
$369.00 |
9 |
Generator Pull Start (4000 to 7550 Watts) |
$693.32 |
$599.99 |
$749.99 |
3 |
Generators Electric Start (1800-3999 Watts) |
$709.28 |
$299.99 |
$1,859.00 |
7 |
Lantern (Florescent w/Battery) |
$17.64 |
$4.99 |
$29.99 |
21 |
Lantern (Propane) |
$40.40 |
$19.99 |
$99.00 |
14 |
Metal Extension Ladder (24 Feet) |
$170.70 |
$99.00 |
$249.00 |
10 |
Metal Ladder (6-8 Feet) |
$80.80 |
$43.00 |
$219.00 |
30 |
Propane (Refillable 20 lb. Tank) |
$22.21 |
$17.50 |
$29.99 |
7 |
Propane Camping Stove (2 Burner) |
$39.07 |
$22.99 |
$64.99 |
20 |
Sterno Fuel |
$4.70 |
$2.00 |
$7.99 |
22 |
Tarps |
$50.94 |
$4.99 |
$169.00 |
33 |
Wet/Dry Vacuums (8-16 Gallons) |
$80.75 |
$44.99 |
$159.00 |
17 |
A state of emergency may be declared by the Governor, the County Mayor, the Board of County Commissioners, or the Director of the Miami-Dade Police Department, immediately triggering anti-price gouging regulations.
Under normal circumstances, price regulation is prohibited under Florida law. During a state of emergency, anti-price gouging provisions in both state and local laws are activated to prevent individuals and retailers from indiscriminately charging exorbitant prices simply because demand is high during a disaster. If a price gouging complaint is filed during a state of emergency, enforcement officers compare the asking price of goods to the price listed during the preceding 30-day period to determine whether a provider of goods has taken advantage of consumers.
If consumers believe a retailer has violated price gouging rules after a state of emergency has been declared, they should call the County’s 311 Answer Center by dialing 3-1-1 or RER’s Business Affairs Division’s Consumer Protection Section at 305-375-3677.