California Gasoline Spot Market Antitrust Settlement Website

If you bought gasoline on behalf of a business or as an out of state visitor in California between February 18, 2015, and May 31, 2017 you may be eligible to receive a payment from this settlement.

If you:

  • purchased gasoline (regular, mid-grade, or premium) in California;
  • from a retailer for your own use and not for resale;
  • between February 18, 2015, and May 31, 2017; and
  • at the time of your purchase, you were either:
    • a person who did not reside in the State of California, or
    • a business (regardless of location)

Then:

You may be eligible to receive a payment from a settlement with Vitol Inc., SK Energy Americas, Inc., and other Defendants.

To be eligible to receive a payment, you must submit a claim form by January 8, 2025. You may submit your claim form electronically by clicking here. If you do nothing, you will not receive a payment and you will be bound by the settlement.

If you would like to object to the settlement, you must do so by January 8, 2025, by following the instructions found in FAQ "What if I disagree with the Settlement?". If you object to the settlement, you may not be eligible to receive a payment.

If you would like to opt out of the settlement, you must do so by January 8 2025, by following the instructions found in FAQ "How do I opt out?". You may submit your opt out form electronically by clicking here. You will not receive a payment and you will not be bound by the settlement.

If you are an individual (not a business) who purchased gasoline between February 20, 2015, and November 10, 2015, while residing in California, a settlement in another case may impact your rights. You can learn more here.

YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS AND OPTIONS IN THIS SETTLEMENT:

You have until January 8, 2025 to submit a claim form, opt out or object by submitting a written statement concerning the settlement.

The Court in charge of this case still has to decide whether to approve the settlement. Payments to eligible claimants will be made if the Court approves the settlement and after any appeals are resolved.  Please be patient.

SUBMIT A CLAIM FORM

You must submit a claim to be eligible to receive a payment. You will be bound by the settlement.

OPT OUT

Get no payment. Allows you to potentially bring another lawsuit against Defendants about the same issues. 

OBJECT

Tell the Court why you don’t like the settlement. 

DO NOTHING

Get no payment. Give up rights resolved by the settlement.