Several Gas Stations in Connecticut Cited as Having "Bad Gas"

Editor's note: The following news release was received Friday afternoon from the state Department of Consumer Protection:

The Department of Consumer Protection continues to actively investigate an issue stemming from consumers who recently experienced problems with their vehicles after purchasing gasoline. Thus far, seven gas stations have been identified by consumers who report they purchased gasoline that was contaminated, causing engine trouble to their vehicles. The confirmed stations are:

• Fairfield Mobil 2093 Post Road, Fairfield

• Milford Mobil 1354 Boston Post Road, Milford

• Long Warf Mobil, 200 Sargent Drive, New Haven

• Branford Mobil Rest Area. 

• 7-11, 2178 Norwich/New London Tpke, Montville

• Guilford Mobil, 500 Boston Post Road, Guilford

• Stop & Shop, 1360 E. Town Road, Milford

We believe that all the tainted gasoline has worked its way through the retail system at this point. Any additional stations named by consumers will be contacted by the Department of Consumer Protection to confirm whether they were indeed included in the recent deliveries of bad gasoline.

Based upon our investigation to date, we believe that the source of the contaminated gasoline was a single large fuel storage tank, Tank 31M, at a terminal located at 134 Forbes Ave. on the Annex in New Haven. The Department has red-tagged the tank and removed it from service; no fuel is being pumped from that tank at this time. The Department is working with the tank owner, Magellan Midstream LP, to determine the source of the contamination.

As of noon Friday, more than 100 consumers have made complaints to the Department of Consumer Protection. Consumers who may be affected by bad gas should return to the gasoline retailer to obtain information about how to be compensated for the problem. Consumers should also file a complaint with the Department. It is important that consumers retain all receipts for the gas and any diagnostic or repair work done to the affected vehicle.

This is an ongoing investigation and further details will be released at the conclusion of the investigation.

Consumers can contact the Department of Consumer Protection at 860-713-6160 or 800- 842-2649. Written complaints may be sent by mail, fax or e-mail to:

Department of Consumer Protection

Food & Standards Division

165 Capitol Ave.

Hartford, CT 06106

E-Mail:  food.standards@ct.gov

Fax:  (860) 713-7237

The written complaint should include the following information:

1) Name

2) Daytime and alternate phone number

3) Home address with city and zip code

4) Name and location of the gas station where the fuel was purchased if known

5) Include all Supporting Documentation available:

a. Receipts

b. Repair bills

c. Other bills and statements to support damages owed

d. Any other supporting materials including any communications verbal or written including who they spoke to when they contacted the service station.

Submitted by state Department of Consumer Protection

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