A fuel company is suing customers who allegedly failed to pay for gasoline they received through its payment system.

The lawsuit involves Freedom Fuel, which claims unpaid transactions have resulted in significant financial losses for the company.

The dispute highlights concerns surrounding gas stations’ payment systems and the potential for customers to exploit errors or vulnerabilities that allow them to receive fuel without paying.

Freedom Fuel is seeking to recover the money it says it is owed, while the legal case could determine who is responsible for the disputed transactions, The Hill has reported.

The lawsuit comes as fuel retailers face increasing pressure to protect their businesses from payment fraud and other losses at the pump.