Ban Of Lukoil Stations In NJ's Largest City Only Hurts Small Businesses: Report

Lukoil gas stations are officially suspending from operating in New Jersey's largest city, but the franchise owners say the move is only harmful to small businesses.

Cecilia Levine

03/01/2022 8:03 p.m.

Newark's City Council on Wednesday, March 2 voted in favor of the resolution, in opposition of the Russian invasion in Ukraine.

Lukoil — headquartered in Russia and apparently owned by oligarchs — has two locations in Newark, both on McCarter Highway.

A franchise owner of one of the stations told CBS News that while he stands with Ukraine, he's "confused how shutting down an American-based small business owner is sending a message to support."

The executive director of the New Jersey Gasoline, Convenience Store and Automotive Association agreed that this is only hurting small business owners.

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