A $50-million settlement announced by California Attorney General Rob Bonta addresses price gouging by three gasoline firms following the 2015 refinery explosion, allowing consumers to claim compensation.
The lawsuit alleged that the companies exploited a market disruption post a refinery explosion to inflate gas prices and maximize profits, significantly hurting California consumers.
Bonta emphasized the importance of holding companies accountable, stating, 'Market manipulation and price gouging are illegal and unacceptable, particularly during times of crisis when people are most vulnerable.'
Consumers who filled up their gas tanks between Feb. 20 and Nov. 10, 2015, across specified California counties may qualify for compensation from the settlement.
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