Why the type of petrol you put in your car matters as watchdog launches legal action against Burk Fuel

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A chain of fuel stations is in the spotlight for allegedly selling unleaded 91 as a more premium petrol. Beyond the cost, here is why it is important for drivers.

A petrol retailer has been accused of misleading motorists by selling regular unleaded to drivers who thought they were filling up with a premium product.

Secret testing of Burk Fuel’s 14 service stations in Perth and broader WA found customers at multiple locations were topping up their tanks with unleaded 91, despite paying for the more expensive, higher-octane 95 and 98 petrol, Consumer Protection alleges.

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Watchdog commissioner Trish Blake said “we have what we think is fairly rock-solid evidence that there was an effort to mislead the public” between July 2025 and early February 2026.

“When motorists choose to pay more for premium fuel, they should be able to rely on the information provided by the retailer and have confidence they are receiving the product they purchased,” Blake said.

“We allege Burk Fuel represented certain fuels as Premium 95 and Premium 98 when testing indicated these products were consistent with regular unleaded 91 ULP.”

The commissioner has commenced civil proceedings in WA’s Supreme Court alleging Burk breached Australian consumer law.

She said the watchdog is seeking significant orders against the company and compensation for impacted customers.

“Consumers are entitled to rely on representations made about products they purchase, including information displayed at bowsers,” Blake said.

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