Fuel quality issues impact Circle K gas stations across the Gulf Coast

7 Circle K gas stations across the Gulf Coast were impacted by tainted fuel, according to a spokesperson.

The locations affected are as follows:

• 2925 1st St E, Bradenton, FL 34208
• 17170 San Carlos Blvd, Ft Myers Beach, FL 33931
• 9951 Orange River Blvd, Ft Myers, FL 33905
• 14362 Palm Beach Blvd, Fort Myers, FL 33905
• 9001 Rolfes Rd, Ft Myers, FL 33966
• 1181 Homestead Rd N, Lehigh Acres, FL 33936
• 11161 Tamiami Trail, Punta Gorda, FL 33955

In a statement, Circle K said a fuel-quality issue from a third-party supplier impacted the sites.

"As soon as we became aware of the situation, we suspended fuel sales at these sites while the affected storage tanks were emptied, cleaned and replenished with fresh fuel," a Circle K spokesperson said. "We have resumed normal operations following the necessary testing that confirmed full remediation."

Circle K said it is gathering information and evaluating claims from drivers who have contacted them about car troubles due to the affected fuel. Anyone affected can call their claims department at 1-855-276-1947.

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