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New details in watchdog’s lawsuit claim cheap Perth fuel chain sold more premium 98 than it bought

Consumer Protection obtained figures that found customers paid for nearly 9 million litres of 95 fuel over an eight-month period. However, delivery logs found over the course of six months allege not a single litre of 95 was delivered to any of Burk’s locations.

Covered by 2 sources from Australia. First reported by The Sydney Morning Herald ·

How 2 newspapers cover this story

  1. The Sydney Morning HeraldAustraliaFirst report

    New details in watchdog’s lawsuit claim cheap Perth fuel chain sold more premium 98 than it bought

    Consumer Protection obtained figures that found customers paid for nearly 9 million litres of 95 fuel over an eight-month period. However, delivery logs found over the course of six months allege not a single litre of 95 was delivered to any of Burk’s locations.

  2. The AgeAustralia

    New details in watchdog’s lawsuit claim cheap Perth fuel chain sold more premium 98 than it bought

    Consumer Protection obtained figures that found customers paid for nearly 9 million litres of 95 fuel over an eight-month period. However, delivery logs found over the course of six months allege not a single litre of 95 was delivered to any of Burk’s locations.

Coverage details

2 outlets from Australia are covering this story: The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age. The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age published it almost at the same time, on November 12, 2026.

Key names in the coverage: Consumer Protection, Perth and Burk.

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