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SPRING BRANCH, TX<\/strong> – <\/span>Multiple drivers say they are still looking for answers after filling up with contaminated fuel at the same gas station in Spring Branch that they say damaged their vehicles.<\/p>

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FOX 26 first reported on the story last week after drivers reached out.<\/p>

Two weeks, no answer<\/h2>
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What they’re saying:<\/p>

It has been nearly two weeks since several drivers say they filled up at the Circle K along Long Point Road on May 16, only to discover the fuel was contaminated.\u00a0<\/p>

They’re dealing with major car trouble and expensive repairs. They say they’re frustrated by the lack of answers from the gas station.<\/p>

James Gill said he filled up his truck at Circle K and was told by a mechanic that water was found in the fuel.<\/p>

“They pulled out the gas and said there was water in it. The bill could be more than $500. I just hope someone pays for the damage. When it first happened, I thought it was a big company. It shouldn’t be this difficult, but then I can’t get ahold of anybody,” Gill said.<\/p>

Jack Tillett said he spent about $12 on gas at the station and made it only about a mile down the road before his vehicle stopped running.<\/p>

“My motor needs to be replaced. The bill is about $5,000. What kind of business doesn’t return your calls? I can’t work. I can’t drive for Uber. I’m done,” Tillett said.<\/p>

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Circle K update<\/h2>

The other side:<\/p>

When FOX 26 visited the Circle K last week, a store clerk said water was in the gas and that four to six customers were affected. The clerk said the issue had been resolved and that the company was working on possible reimbursements for affected customers.<\/p>

FOX 26 later returned to the store for an update. The clerk said they are working with the insurance company about the claims. The gas station is independently owned and operated.<\/p>