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NJ Slaps $429,900 Penalty on Trump-Backed Freedom Fuel

8/8/2026

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New Jersey imposed a $429,900 penalty on 17 Freedom Fuel stations promoted by President Donald Trump, run by Shamikh Kazmi, owned by Blue Owl, which remains unpaid.
Regulators recorded 196 violations, including a shutdown of two stations for missing tank registration.
A Philadelphia station sold at $3.79, $0.35 less than Wawa and below Lukoil’s $3.99.
The Bustleton station failed inspection, has an expired license, and could close by September 4.

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Story summary

New Jersey imposed a $429,900 penalty on 17 Freedom Fuel stations promoted by President Donald Trump, run by Shamikh Kazmi, owned by Blue Owl, which remains unpaid.
Regulators recorded 196 violations, including a shutdown of two stations for missing tank registration.
A Philadelphia station sold at $3.79, $0.35 less than Wawa and below Lukoil’s $3.99.
The Bustleton station failed inspection, has an expired license, and could close by September 4.