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We live in the era of the surcharge, the extra fees just because they can, but there's a pushback

underway. I'm David Brancache, this morning President Biden is set to announce new efforts to

reduce fees, consumers are charged on ticket purchases, utility bills and beyond. Perhaps you

were acquainted with the extra 25 to $45 a night extra destination or resort fee on the hotel bill.

Regulators are preparing new rules requiring upfront pricing, no hidden fees and banks are on

notice to provide basic information at no cost or face fees and reverse, known as government fines.

The idea behind the new rules is to make it easier to comparison shop.

Federal Trade Commission Chair Lena Khan, in a call with reporters, said the public has sent

in thousands of examples of deceptive pricing. One person shared how junk fees inflated the cost

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