Petrol stations’ price rise excuse branded ‘misleading’
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Source: The Age
Published: 2026-03-05 15:57 UTC+10:00
Section: Business / Consumer affairs
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Transport, Middle East, Military & Defence, Australia, Iran, Business & Economy, War & Conflict
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The former head of Australia’s consumer watchdog has torpedoed petrol stations’ excuses for raising prices already due to the war in Iran, warning fuel companies seeking to use the situation as a smokescreen should be investigated.
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