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Petrol giant accused of pumping cheap fuel at premium prices
WA watchdog sues Burk Fuel for selling regular 91 petrol as premium 95 and 98 grades.
The Western Australian Consumer Protection watchdog has filed civil proceedings in the Supreme Court against Burk Fuel and Burk Pty Ltd for allegedly selling regular 91 unleaded petrol as premium 95 and 98 grades. Commissioner Trisha Blake stated that independent testing conducted between late 2025 and early 2026 confirmed the fuel at multiple sites matched regular unleaded specifications despite being sold at higher prices.
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Petrol giant accused of pumping cheap fuel at premium prices
The Western Australian Consumer Protection watchdog has filed civil proceedings against Burk Fuel Pty Ltd and Burk Pty Ltd for allegedly selling premium 95 and 98 petrol at higher prices while dispensing cheaper 91 unleaded fuel. Commissioner Trisha Blake stated that independent tests conducted between late 2025 and early 2026 showed the fuel sold as premium was actually consistent with regular 91 ULP. The investigation, which ran from July 2025 to February 2026, concluded that the retailer misled motorists at multiple sites by making false representations about the fuel grade. These legal actions were initiated on Monday in the Supreme Court of WA after the watchdog determined the conduct violated Australian Consumer Law.
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