Longview customers claim vehicles ruined after gas station mistake

LONGVIEW, Texas (KETK) — Over Labor Day Weekend, some Longview residents were left without a working car after pumping gas from Murphy USA off Loop 281.

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Customers have reported cars stalling, stopping or not running at all. Those affected believe they received the wrong type of fuel.

“Well the people who have already had their vehicles diagnosed, the ones that were gas their tanks are full of diesel and the ones that were diesel their tanks are filled with gas,” Jason Brown, a Harleton real estate agent said.

Many customers are now left without transportation and are having to find creative ways to get around.

While the gas station remained open, every gas pump was blocked off. Those affected have contacted Murphy USA to start the next steps in making a claim.

Brown said a tow truck driver that has been helping those affected has already picked up 268 vehicles due to Murphy USA’s gas pumps.

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“The tow truck driver that picked up a truck right here earlier today had told me his numbers were 268,” Brown said. “We have to get it towed to a shop get it inspected by a mechanic ASE certified mechanic and then we have to send this form back to them.”

A Facebook group has been created for those affected by the gas station which includes nearly 200 people. KETK News has reached out to Murphy USA officials who have not commented.

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