If you filled up your gas tank in San Diego County between Feb. 20 and Nov. 10, 2015, you may be eligible for a rebate.
Attorney General Rob Bonta is calling on drivers in 10 California counties to submit claims for compensation under a state settlement involving gas trading firms accused of price manipulation.
The $50 million settlement was announced in July between the state of California and two major gas trading firms — Vitol, Inc. and SK Energy Americas, Inc., along with its parent company, SK Trading International.
The firms were accused of illegally manipulating the spot market prices for gasoline after an explosion at a Torrance refinery in 2015, leading to inflated costs for California drivers during this vulnerable period.
“Market manipulation and price gouging are illegal and unacceptable, particularly during times of crisis when people are most vulnerable,” Bonta said. “I am proud to deliver money back to Californians who were victims of gas price manipulation. As the people’s attorney, I am committed to combating corporate greed and ensuring justice for the people of California.”
Of the $50 million settlement, $37.5 million will be allocated for gas rebates to impacted consumers in California.
Eligible residents of San Diego, Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, Kern, Ventura, Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo and Imperial counties can submit a claim for payment through the settlement website www.CalGasLitigation.com or mail in a claim form.
The deadline to apply for funds is Jan. 8, 2025. The payment amount individuals receive will be determined by the number of valid claims submitted, according to the settlement website.
For more information about eligibility, rights and frequently asked questions, go to www.CalGasLitigation.com or call 877-725-7523.
