The state reached a settlement with gas trading companies over price gouging claims. This video was broadcast during the NBC4 News at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta Tuesday reminded eligible Californians who purchased gas in 2015 to submit a claim soon for payment in the state’s antitrust settlement.
Earlier this year, Bonta announced a $50 million settlement with Vitol, Inc. SK Energy Americas, Inc., and its parent company SK Trading International over price gouging allegations.
Customers who purchased gasoline between Feb. 20 and Nov. 10, 2015 in the following counties may be eligible for a payment:
- Los Angeles
- San Diego
- Orange
- Riverside
- San Bernardino
- Kern
- Ventura
- Santa Barbara
- San Luis Obispo
- Imperial
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Claims must be submitted online by Jan. 8.
