Trump praised Freedom Fuel for ‘taking the lead’ with discount prices. A new lawsuit claims it sold ‘stolen’ gas
The Independent
Trump praised Freedom Fuel for low gas prices, but a lawsuit alleges the fuel was stolen.Summary
Following a spike in gas prices due to the Iran conflict, President Trump praised Pennsylvania's Freedom Fuel Network for offering discount prices around the Fourth of July. However, a lawsuit filed by fuel supplier Mansfield Oil alleges that KRSM, which supplied Freedom Fuel stations, acquired 1.1 million gallons of fuel without payment and sold it at below-market rates. KRSM has denied the claims, describing it as an accounting dispute. The White House stated no involvement with KRSM. The ongoing conflict has kept gas prices high, posing political risks for Republicans ahead of the midterm elections.
(Source：The Independent)