Perth’s cheapest petrol chain faces prosecution over claims it passed off 91 fuel as premium
Consumer Protection will allege the fuel chain misled its customers by swapping out the premium product for standard 91.
Covered by 2 sources from Australia. First reported by The Sydney Morning Herald ·
How 2 newspapers cover this story
Perth’s cheapest petrol chain faces prosecution over claims it passed off 91 fuel as premium
Consumer Protection will allege the fuel chain misled its customers by swapping out the premium product for standard 91.
Fuel retailer accused of selling unleaded 91 as premium petrol
The WA Commissioner for Consumer Protection launches civil court action against a fuel retailer it alleges has been making false or misleading claims about the octane rating of petrol.
Coverage details
2 outlets from Australia are covering this story: The Sydney Morning Herald and ABC News Australia. The Sydney Morning Herald published it first, on November 9, 2026; the last outlet to join was ABC News Australia, less than an hour later.
Key names in the coverage: Consumer Protection and WA Commissioner.
