Shale Oil Antitrust Litigation
The economic causation theory underlying the claims is that the defendants' collusive conduct—conspiring to restrict output and inflate prices—was the proximate cause of the economic injuries suffered by plaintiffs. The plaintiffs argue that the conspiracy directly led to market distortions, resulting in inflated prices paid by consumers and businesses, and that these harms are a foreseeable consequence of the defendants' anticompetitive conduct.
26
Pending actions
26
Total actions filed
Active
Status
08/01/2024
Established
Filing deadline
The general federal statute of limitations for antitrust claims is four years from the date of injury or discovery, which suggests potential plaintiffs have until approximately 2028-2029 to file claims, depending on specific circumstances. No court-ordered claim bar date or specific filing deadline beyond this period has been publicly disclosed.
Who qualifies
Plaintiffs are persons and entities who purchased petroleum-based products such as gasoline, diesel fuel, and heating oil from January 1, 2021, onward. The case involves claims of conspiracy to manipulate prices, and eligibility is based on the economic harm suffered through overpayment for these products. Specific types of purchasers (e.g., direct vs. indirect) or minimum purchase amounts are not explicitly detailed in court filings, but the class includes all affected consumers and businesses within the specified timeframe.
Products involved
- shale oil
- gasoline
- diesel
- heating oil
Alleged injuries
- overcharges paid by consumers and businesses due to inflated oil prices
Bellwether trials
No bellwether trials or recent verdicts have been scheduled or publicly disclosed as of March 2026. The case remains in active procedural stages with ongoing filings and no publicly announced trial dates or settlement figures.
Settlement landscape
No publicly disclosed settlement estimates or average case values are available. The case is in early procedural stages, and no settlement discussions or verdicts have been reported.
Lead counsel
- Berger Montague
- Cotchett, Pitre & McCarthy, LLP
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