Australia’s major fuel suppliers being investigated over alleged price-gouging amid Iran war
by Tom McIlroy Political editor from World news | The Guardian on (#74B9G)
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Australia's competition watchdog is investigating major fuel suppliers including Ampol, BP, Mobile and Viva energy for alleged anti-competitive conduct amid growing shortages sparked by the Iran war.
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission boss Gina Cass-Gottlieb said on Thursday morning she was investigating reports about diesel availability to independent wholesalers and distributors in regional and rural Australia.
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