Years of False Advertising, Clark Gas Station Is In Violation of State & Federal Law

FOSTORIA Clark Gas Station located at 600 N. Countyline St. has been selling an unknown brand of gasoline while advertising the Sunoco brand. I reached out to Sunoco Corporate Office on May 14th 2025- they confirmed that this gas station is NOT Sunoco gas.

The tarp that once covered the logo keeping the gas station in compliance has been rotting away over the last 12 months.

Citizens that do not condone deceiving travelers may file complaints using the links at the bottom of this article.

For those people that support unfair business practices, ask yourself who this situation is benefiting.

Clark Gas Station is in violation of the following laws:

Ohio Revised Code ORC 1345.02 – Unfair or deceptive consumer sales practices

Ohio Revised Code ORC 4165.02 – Deceptive trade practices (Ohio’s version of the Uniform

Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. § 45)

Fuel Regulations

Petroleum Marketing Practices Act (PMPA, 15 U.S.C. § 2801 et seq.)

EPA regulations under 40 CFR Part 1090

What can you do to stop this malicious business practice?

• Ohio remedy: File a complaint with the Ohio AG (online form) or sue in small claims/civil court under CSPA.
• Federal remedy: Report to FTC (ftc.gov/complaint); the branded company (e.g., Shell) may sue under Lanham Act for trademark dilution.