# Albertsons is accused of overcharging customers for years via buy-one-get-one free offers.

*business · news · 2026-04-28 · The Oregonian*

## Key points

- Washington sued Albertsons for allegedly overcharging customers through deceptive BOGO promotions since 2019.
- Albertsons reportedly increased prices up to 84% before BOGO deals, per the state's investigation.
- At least 3.1 million transactions and $19.6 million in alleged overcharges are cited in the lawsuit.
- Albertsons paid $107 million in Oregon to settle similar claims, but Washington's previous private settlement terms were undisclosed.
- State investigators are examining if retailers tailor prices to customers using personal data.

**Companies:** Albertsons
**Countries:** United States

[Read the full story on The Oregonian](https://www.oregonlive.com/retail/2026/04/safeway-albertsons-sued-over-deceptive-buy-one-get-one-discounts.html)

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