ACCC Investigates Petrol Price-Gouging in Australia Amid Iran War

Australia's competition watchdog, the ACCC, has received over 500 reports of potential petrol price-gouging since the start of the Iran war, prompting a warning to fuel retailers.

19 Mar, 14:00 — 19 Mar, 14:00

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More than 500 reports of possible petrol price-gouging made to ACCC since start of Iran war

Fuel retailers put on notice as watchdog promises to come down hard on those doing the wrong thing Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast The competition watchdog has received more than 500 reports of possible price-gouging at petrol stations since the breakout of war in Iran, with retailers on notice over cost increases for motorists within hours of the first US and Israeli-led strikes. Gina Cass-Gottlieb, the cha...

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ACCC Investigates Petrol Price-Gouging in Australia Amid Iran War

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More than 500 reports of possible petrol price-gouging made to ACCC since start of Iran war

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