❓ Mr. Zempilas asks the Premier whether the WA Commissioner for Consumer Protection has investigated petrol stations for price gouging. The Minister for Commerce responds, affirming vigilance against excessive fuel price increases.
AnsweredQoN 133Legislative Assembly
QuestionView source ↗
Fuel supply—Price gouging
133. Mr Basil Zempilas to
the Premier:
I have a
supplementary question.
Has the WA
Commissioner for Consumer Protection initiated any investigations into any
petrol stations?
133. Mr Basil Zempilas to
the Premier:
I have a
supplementary question.
Has the WA
Commissioner for Consumer Protection initiated any investigations into any
petrol stations?
AnswerView source ↗
The Minister for
Commerce and the Commissioner for Consumer Protection have been and remain
vigilant in relation to any suspected cases of fuel retailers taking—
Several members
interjected.
The Speaker: Members! Members! Listen to the response.
Mr Roger Cook: We will continue to make sure that we
stand by the consumer and ensure that we do not see excessive increases of fuel
prices in Western Australia beyond what would normally be expected in relation
to the margins they get through their retail.
Commerce and the Commissioner for Consumer Protection have been and remain
vigilant in relation to any suspected cases of fuel retailers taking—
Several members
interjected.
The Speaker: Members! Members! Listen to the response.
Mr Roger Cook: We will continue to make sure that we
stand by the consumer and ensure that we do not see excessive increases of fuel
prices in Western Australia beyond what would normally be expected in relation
to the margins they get through their retail.
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