Peterson Oil Class Action Settlement
Up to $180 per no-heat incident without documentation; if out-of-pocket costs exceed $500, you may claim the full amount with supporting documentation. Pro rata share of remaining settlement fund based on gallons of fuel purchased.
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What happened
Peterson Oil allegedly blended elevated levels of biodiesel into heating oil, which did not meet industry standards, was less efficient than standard heating oil with fewer BTUs, required equipment adjustments, caused heating systems to shut down, and caused long-term damage to heating equipment. Defendants deny all allegations.
Do you qualify?
Anyone who purchased heating fuel from Peterson Oil (also doing business as Cleghorn Oil or Cape Discount Fuel) between January 1, 2012 and November 12, 2025, or anyone who owns heating equipment that came into contact with, stored, or used such fuel during that period, including homeowners who purchased homes previously receiving Peterson Oil and landlords with heating equipment.
What you can claim
Read from the official settlement notice. Confirm the terms that apply to you on the administrator's site before filing.
Heat Loss Incident Payment
$180 eachCompensation for each time a property lost heat and/or hot water and/or paid for repairs to heat/hot water equipment. Claimants can receive up to $180 per incident without documentation (only needing to verify dates under oath), or submit documentation for full out-of-pocket costs if they exceeded $500 for a single incident.
Who is in the class
All customers of Peterson Oil who received fuel from Peterson Oil containing more than five percent (5%) biodiesel at any point since January 1, 2012, and all persons who own heating equipment that came in contact with, stored, or used said fuel, including all successors in interest thereto (such as, for example, (i) a homeowner who was not a customer of Peterson Oil, but purchased a home that received such oil during such period; or (ii) a landlord who owned heating equipment, but rented to a customer of Peterson Oil who received such oil during such period), assigns, subrogees, or any other person who may claim an interest in this matter through a Class Member.
Quoted from the settlement notice.
How to file
Submit a claim form online at www.PetersonOilClassActionSettlement.com or by mail (request by calling 1-844-625-7313) postmarked by February 11, 2026. For no-heat incidents, you may claim up to $180 per incident with just verification of dates under oath, or submit documentation for costs exceeding $500. Pro rata payments are automatic for most class members based on fuel gallons purchased.
Common questions
- How much does the Peterson Oil Class Action Settlement pay?
- Estimated payout: Up to $180 per no-heat incident without documentation; if out-of-pocket costs exceed $500, you may claim the full amount with supporting documentation. Pro rata share of remaining settlement fund based on gallons of fuel purchased.. The total settlement fund is $14M. Actual amounts depend on how many valid claims are filed — most settlements divide a fixed fund pro rata, so a higher claim rate means a smaller individual check. An "up to" figure is a cap, not a guarantee.
- What is the claim deadline for the Peterson Oil Class Action Settlement?
- This settlement is closed to new claims — the deadline was February 11, 2026. Once a claim deadline passes you generally forfeit your share, even if you qualified.
- Do I need proof of purchase for the Peterson Oil Class Action Settlement?
- No. You can file without a receipt or proof of purchase. You attest that you qualify and submit basic details, though claims are still subject to review and submitting a false claim is a crime.
- Is the Peterson Oil Class Action Settlement notice real, or a scam?
- Optime Administration, LLC is the settlement administrator for this case. Claims are filed at petersonoilclassactionsettlement.com. Filing a class action claim is always free — no legitimate settlement charges you to claim, and no administrator will ask for payment, a gift card, or your full Social Security number by email or text. If a notice asks for any of those, it is not from the administrator. When in doubt, ignore the link you were sent and go to the official settlement website directly.
- When will payments from the Peterson Oil Class Action Settlement be sent?
- Class action payouts typically take 12 to 24 months after the claim deadline, and longer if the settlement is appealed. The final approval hearing for this case is set for January 29, 2026; no payments can be issued before a settlement receives final approval.
Who's involved
Parties and counsel from the public court docket. Listing an attorney here isn't an endorsement, and ClaimWatch isn't affiliated with any of them.
In the news
- $5.6 million settlement proposed for consumers in home heating oil suit against Peterson OilThe Boston Globe · April 29, 2024
- Thousands could benefit from $5.6 million settlement of Peterson Oil fuel mix allegationsYahoo Entertainment · April 25, 2024
- Customers' class action suit against Peterson Oil certified by superior court — company attorney denies allegations, plans to appealWorcester Telegram · December 29, 2022
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