When GA froze gas prices during a shortage, I couldn’t get any gas - because the prices were still low enough people could buy it up. I’d rather prices be high (in accordance with supply-and-demand) so only those truly willing to pay what it was worth could get it. Yes, under some conditions I’m willing to pay $20/gal...and letting it go for that price assures there is some available.
There is no such thing as price gouging. There is, however, covetous greed.
Raising the price only decides WHO can buy it, limiting amounts doesn’t do that.
When amounts are limited, then I can purchase some rather than Jane Fonda or George Soros, or Barbara Streisand getting it all.