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Trump praised Freedom Fuel for ‘taking the lead’ with discount prices. A new lawsuit claims it sold ‘stolen’ gas
The Independent • • business
Key Points:
- A lawsuit alleges that KRSM, a supplier for the Freedom Fuel Network praised by Donald Trump for low gas prices, sold fuel worth $4 million that it never paid for, enabling the network to offer below-market prices.
- The Freedom Fuel Network was highlighted by Trump on July 2 as a patriotic retailer lowering gas prices ahead of America's 250th birthday, drawing public and White House attention.
- KRSM denies the allegations, calling the dispute an accounting issue, while the White House confirms no contact with KRSM or its owner.
- The lawsuit comes amid rising gas prices following renewed U.S.-Iran tensions that have increased fuel costs, a political issue threatening Republican prospects in the upcoming midterm elections.
- The national average gas price has risen to $4.08 per gallon, exacerbating voter concerns about the cost of living and potentially impacting the GOP's control of Congress.
