Almost one in 20 pumps giving drivers less fuel than they paid for
A nationwide audit has found that almost one in 20 petrol pumps are giving drivers less fuel than they paid for. The audit's findings suggest that many drivers are being shortchanged at the pump. The issue affects a significant number of petrol stations across the country.
- ▪Almost one in 20 petrol pumps are giving drivers less fuel than they paid for.
- ▪The issue was discovered through a nationwide audit.
- ▪The audit's findings have significant implications for drivers and petrol stations.
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| Publication time | Fri, 26 Jun 2026 12:01:03 +1000 |
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