Trump lauded low prices at Freedom Fuel. A supplier says some gas wasn’t paid for.
Fuel supplier Mansfield Oil is suing distributor KRSM and its president for nearly $4 million, alleging that Trump-promoted Freedom Fuel stations offered steep discounts by selling stolen gasoline. The federal lawsuit, filed in Pennsylvania, claims the discount chain obtained roughly 1 million gallons of fuel without paying for it. Donald Trump previously praised the network, which includes locations in the Philadelphia area and South Jersey.
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- ✓ Fuel supplier Mansfield Oil is suing KRSM and its president for nearly $4 million.
- ✓ A federal lawsuit filed in Pennsylvania alleges that Freedom Fuel stations sold about $4 million worth of fuel obtained without payment.
- ✓ Donald Trump has promoted the Freedom Fuel discount network, which includes stations in the Philadelphia area.
What changed
Mansfield Oil filed a federal lawsuit against KRSM and its president for nearly $4 million.
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Lawsuit: Trump-Promoted Freedom Fuel Sold Stolen Gas
Fuel supplier Mansfield Oil is suing distributor KRSM and its president for nearly $4 million, alleging that Trump-promoted Freedom Fuel stations offered steep discounts by selling stolen gasoline. The federal lawsuit, filed in Pennsylvania, claims the discount chain obtained roughly 1 million gallons of fuel without paying for it. Donald Trump previously praised the network, which includes locations in the Philadelphia area and South Jersey.
Why it matters
The federal action links the discount chain's ability to maintain low prices directly to unpaid fuel costs. Prior to receiving promotion from the White House, certain locations in South Jersey had accumulated significant fines.
What is confirmed
- Fuel supplier Mansfield Oil is suing KRSM and its president for nearly $4 million.
- A federal lawsuit filed in Pennsylvania alleges that Freedom Fuel stations sold about $4 million worth of fuel obtained without payment.
- Donald Trump has promoted the Freedom Fuel discount network, which includes stations in the Philadelphia area.
Still unconfirmed
- Nearly 6 in 10 Americans believe the Trump economy is going to get worse according to new polling.
What to watch next
- Response or defense filings from KRSM or its president in the federal lawsuit.
- Additional disclosures regarding the extent of the unpaid fuel and affected station locations.
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- www.foxbusiness.com — Fuel supplier sues distributor for nearly $4M over gas allegedly sold at Trump-promoted Freedom Fuel stations
- newrepublic.com — Is This the Sketchy Reason Why Pro-Trump Freedom Fuel Is So Cheap?
- gmauthority.com — Freedom Fuel Stations Were Allegedly Selling Stolen Gasoline
- www.yahoo.com — Lawsuit Claims The Cheap Freedom Fuel Promoted By Trump Was Stolen
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Lawsuit Alleges Freedom Fuel Sold Stolen Gas to Maintain Low Prices
A lawsuit claims the Freedom Fuel network maintained low gas prices by failing to pay its supplier for fuel. The legal action alleges the owner did not pay for nearly $4 million in gas, including 1 million gallons of stolen fuel. Donald Trump has promoted the discount network, including stations in the Philadelphia area. Some South Jersey locations had accumulated significant fines before receiving White House promotion. The litigation suggests the network's ability to offer discounted rates was directly tied to these unpaid fuel costs.
Why it matters
The Freedom Fuel network focuses on providing discounted gasoline to consumers. Its promotion by the White House brought national attention to its pricing model. These legal challenges now question the financial legitimacy of those discounts.
What is confirmed
- Donald Trump promoted the Freedom Fuel network and its low prices.
- A lawsuit alleges Freedom Fuel sold stolen fuel to keep prices low.
- Freedom Fuel stations in South Jersey received fines before being promoted by the White House.
Still unconfirmed
- The owner of Freedom Fuel failed to pay for nearly $4 million in gas.
- 1 million gallons of Freedom Fuel was stolen.
What to watch next
- Court rulings on the stolen fuel allegations
- Disclosure of the Freedom Fuel network ownership
- Evidence of payment or non-payment to the fuel supplier
confidence 80%Sources used for this update (9)
- Politico — Lawsuit alleges Freedom Fuel gas stations touted by Trump are selling stolen fuel
- Inquirer.com — South Jersey Freedom Fuel stations racked up big fines before being promoted by White House
- Attack of the Fanboy — What Is the Freedom Fuel Network and Who Owns It?
- The Washington Post — Trump lauded low prices at Freedom Fuel. A supplier says some gas wasn’t paid for.
- dars.gov.et — Trump-Promoted 'Freedom Fuel' Discounted Gas Station Opens in Philadelphia Area - Earnings Season Preview
- Newser — Lawsuit: 1M Gallons of Freedom Fuel Was Stolen
- Inquirer.com — Some Freedom Fuel stations have been able to sell gas cheaply because some fuel wasn’t paid for, a lawsuit claims
- The Seattle Times — Lawsuit: Freedom Fuel could sell cheap gas because it didn't pay supplier
- NBC10 Philadelphia — Freedom Fuel owner didn't pay for nearly $4 million in gas, lawsuit claims
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