In the wake of the Unite the Right rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, Dollar General has come under fire for selling tiki torch fuel.
The rally, which took place on August 12th, resulted in the death of counterprotester Heather Heyer and numerous injuries.
Dollar General has been accused of selling tiki torch fuel in several states, including Virginia, North Carolina, and Alabama.
In a statement to Newsweek, a spokesperson for Dollar General said that the company is “obviously disturbed by the tragic events in Charlottesville and our thoughts and prayers are with all involved.”
The spokesperson added that the products in question are no longer available for sale at Dollar General stores.
However, it remains unclear if Dollar General sold the tiki torch fuel before or after the Charlottesville rallies took place.
This is the latest in a string of controversies for Dollar General. In March, the company was criticized for selling Confederate flags and other items associated with the white supremacist movement.
Dollar General has faced similar accusations in the past, but has generally been able to avoid significant backlash.
This time, the company is likely to face greater scrutiny as angry consumers demand that companies take a stand against racism and hate crimes.
In conclusion, it is clear that Dollar General sells tiki torch fuel in at least three states. The company has stated that it is “obviously disturbed” by the events in Charlottesville, but has not yet taken any action to discontinue the product.
