Fuel retailer accused of selling unleaded 91 as premium petrol

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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.

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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.

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