Not small business' fault as they face increased costs.  If they can't recoup costs, they can't exist.  So you have every right to avoid businesses who surcharge, but be aware that you are contributing to their demise.    Perhaps some kind of credit/reward should be available to those who do support small businesses who surcharge; maybe collect a database of loyal customers and send 'em generous coupons once the crisis passes. Maybe this surcharge thing will fail as the psychology of the obvious addition to price is not desirable.  The only alternative is to raise prices across the board.  So one of three things happens...small businesses disappear, crisis surcharges or higher prices.