Truck drivers face thousands more per journey as fuel prices hit record high
Truck drivers in Queensland are facing increased costs due to record high fuel prices, which are now prompting investigations into anti-competitive practices by fuel suppliers.
More than 500 reports of possible petrol price-gouging made to ACCC since start of Iran war
The ACCC has received over 500 complaints regarding potential price-gouging at petrol stations since the onset of the Iran war.
Australia’s major fuel suppliers being investigated over alleged price-gouging amid Iran war
Australia is investigating major fuel suppliers for alleged price-gouging during fuel shortages linked to the Iran war.
Breaking: ACCC investigating claims of anti-competitive conduct by fuel suppliers
The ACCC is investigating allegations of anti-competitive conduct by major fuel suppliers in regional and rural Australia.
Fuel price gouging may not be illegal, experts warn
Experts caution that despite consumer outrage over rising fuel prices, price gouging at petrol stations may not legally be prosecuted in Australia.
Consumer watchdog keeping tabs on fuel price hikes
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is investigating concerns about fuel price gouging as prices soar due to global supply chain disruptions.
Will Coles' bruising court battle be worth it?
Coles is facing a significant lawsuit from the Australian Consumer and Competition Commission (ACCC) over the legitimacy of its discount campaign amid claims of deceptive advertising practices.
Has Coles been caught with its pants ‘down down’ over its prices promotion?
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is challenging Coles over allegedly misleading price promotions in a high-profile court case.
Judge in Coles court case questions whether ACCC case has to fail
A judge has raised doubts about the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission's case against Coles, which accuses the supermarket of misleading consumers with deceptive discount practices.
Woolworths reports 16% jump in profits as ACCC prepares legal action over ‘illusory’ discounts
Woolworths has reported a 16.4% increase in profits ahead of a legal challenge from the ACCC regarding misleading discount practices.
Coles in court: the high-stakes battle over the price of your groceries – podcast
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is suing Coles over allegations of providing misleading discounts on everyday products, as the supermarket maintains its innocence in court.
A close look at the price patterns that landed Coles in court
Coles faces legal action from the ACCC over alleged misleading pricing practices tied to its 'Down Down' marketing campaign.
'Blatant' fake discounting by retailers in ACCC's sights
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) aims to tackle fake discounting and rebuild consumer trust in 2026, with a focus on making regulations easier for businesses to follow.
'It was an error': Former Coles' cookies manager grilled over Shapes pricing
A former manager at Coles supermarket admitted to a federal court that a pricing error led to misleading discount promotions on Arnott's Shapes.
Mobil agrees to pay $16 million fine for false fuel claims
Mobil Oil Australia has been fined $16 million for misleading advertising claims about its fuel products in Queensland.
Coles downplays meaning of 'Down Down' pricing in federal court case
Coles is facing a federal court case in which the ACCC accuses it of misleading consumers with its 'Down Down' price promotions.
Coles tells court its Down Down promotions were ‘fair dinkum’ discounts and did not mislead shoppers
Coles is defending its 'Down Down' promotional pricing in court, arguing that consumers view it as genuine discounts.
Coles offered ‘utterly misleading’ discounts ACCC argues in federal court case
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has commenced legal action against Coles, alleging the supermarket misled customers through misleading discount practices that masked price increases on numerous products.
ACCC accuses Coles of 'planned' campaign to mislead customers
The ACCC is suing Coles for allegedly misleading customers about pricing discounts on over 200 household products in a significant court case.
Why a packet of Arnott's Shapes could help determine the 'case of the century'
The ACCC is taking Coles to court over alleged misleading discounts, with significant implications for pricing strategies in Australia.