I'm not certain, but I think it would only be considered price gouging if it were in response to an emergency. It might also be price gouging in response to a

I'm not certain, but I think it would only be considered price gouging if it were in response to an emergency. It might also be price gouging in response to a shortage but I think that "shortage" in that case would more mean something like "the NYC subway is completely shutdown" rather than just rush hour or after a concert ends.