Plymouth Gas Station Owner To Pay Fine For Price Gouging, AG Says

PLYMOUTH, MI — The owner of a BP gas station in Plymouth Township has agreed to pay a $2,000 fine after previously being told to cease and desist from price gouging, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel said Thursday.

The gas station owner agreed to pay the State of Michigan $2,000, $1,700 of which will be available as reimbursements to customers who can prove they purchased gas there on May 18, Nessel's office said.

The remaining $300 will be retained by the department for costs associated with the investigation, officials said.

“I am encouraged by this outcome, which offers an opportunity for consumers to be made whole,” Nessel said. “Our consumer protection team will continue to seek action against entities that take advantage of customers.”

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Nessel's office contacted the gas station, which is located at 39600 Ann Arbor Road in Plymouth Township last month following a WXYZ report that included people who complained about gas prices.

The gas station reportedly listed regular unleaded gas for $3.899 per gallon and premium gas for $4.899 per gallon at the time of the WXYZ reported. Those prices were nearly $1 higher than other area stations, Nessel's office said.

The gas station must pay the fine no later than July 1.