Published
October 5, 2024
Updated
July 26, 2026
The administrator reports that all payments were issued by December 31, 2025. The deadline to negotiate an issued award was June 30, 2026.
Current Status
The administrator reports that all payments were issued by December 31, 2025. The deadline to negotiate an issued award was June 30, 2026.StatusPayments IssuedSee the current-status update above.
Claim DeadlineJanuary 8, 2025New claims are no longer accepted or were not required.
Settlement FundApproximately $13.9 millionApproved deductions and allocation terms may apply.
Potential BenefitVaried by purchases and claimant typeEligibility and payment terms apply.
What Happened?
The federal litigation alleged that gasoline spot-market activity inflated California retail gasoline prices. The settling defendants denied the allegations and wrongdoing.Free settlement alerts
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Who Was Covered?
The settlement covered qualifying businesses and people who lived outside California when they purchased gasoline at retail in California for their own use from February 18, 2015 through May 31, 2017.What Benefits Were Available?
Payments depended on qualifying gasoline purchases, purchase location, claimant type, the allocation plan, and the number of valid claims, subject to a minimum-payment threshold.Claims and Payment Information
New claims are closed or no claim form was required. People identified by the administrator should rely on the official site and claim-specific notices for payment or reissue information.Official information is available at California Gasoline Spot Market Settlement.
Important Dates
• Claim deadline: January 8, 2025• Payments issued by: December 31, 2025
• Award negotiation deadline: June 30, 2026
Settlement Fund and Legal Fees
Administration, legal fees, expenses, benefit payments, and other approved deductions are governed by the official documents and orders and can affect individual benefits.Case Information
In re California Gasoline Spot Market Antitrust Litigation3:20-cv-03131
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California.
Sources
• Official program or court information: California Gasoline Spot Market SettlementFor more class actions keep scrolling below.
Settlement Fund
Approximately $13.9 million
Case Title
In re California Gasoline Spot Market Antitrust Litigation
Case Number
3:20-cv-03131
Court
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California
Claim Deadline
January 8, 2025
Status
Payments Issued
Official Website
California Gasoline Spot Market Settlement
