Oil refiners can't avoid clear evidence of price-fixing, US plaintiffs argue
( May 7, 2026, 22:31 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Consumers bringing US price-fixing claims against Chevron, Valero Energy, PBF Energy and other oil refiners opposed a motion to dismiss. They argued that the companies are asking the court to credit fanciful inferences in their favor, prematurely address disputed factual issues, and ultimately find that consumers have no remedy for improper overcharges passed on to them through the straightforward gasoline supply chain. They said that their complaint alleges a concrete economic injury that is easily traceable to the refiners’ conduct. See attached file. ...
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