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Independent chains best for low fuel prices, ACCC finds

Independent chains were the lowest priced petrol retailers in all eight cities, while Coles Express was the highest.

Petrol prices fell sharply in December across Australia’s major cities

Petrol prices hit lows not seen since August 2017.

Maximising savings in the petrol price cycle

While not illegal, retailers’ use of price cycles to maximise profits really infuriates drivers.

Woolworths to sell fuel business for $1.7bn

CLO and secretary Richard Dammery who played an important role in the sale will step down in January.

ACCC reports wider petrol options for Aussies

Market shares of the "big two" diminished over the past four years.

Caltex franchisee fined over wage records

Franchisee under the spotlight.

Woolworths $1.8 billion fuel deal torn up

Supermarket giant will now need to find a new suitor.

7-Eleven’s new look future unveiled

Convenience store to invest in innovation.

Deadline looms for Woolworths’ $1.8bn fuel deal

Supermarket giant to consider other options.

Shell, AirFlow Truck Company debut new Starship truck

Petrol giant displays new vehicle at the Shell Make the Future California event.

Caltex to spend $120 million to buy out franchisees

Petrol giant plans company owned service stations by 2020.

Allegedly false Caltex franchisee wage records spark further legal action

Fair Work Ombudsman’s investigation relating to the Caltex network remains ongoing.

ACCC delays Woolworths, BP deal again

New decision date will be on 14 December 2017.

Woolies Q1 sales show strong growth

Supermarket giant ahead of Coles.

ACCC proposes Woolies’ discount programs at BP stations

Consumer watchdog gives green light once acquisition is finalised.

ACCC concerns on proposed BP, Woolworths deal

Consumer watchdog worries about proposed deal.

7-Eleven takes year to clean petrol leak

Victoria's environment authority says the convenience chain knew about the leak as early as 2015.

Caltex Australia acquires Milemaker Petroleum

Petrol giant seals deal at $95 million.

ACCC skeptical on Caltex’s new petrol acquisition

Consumer watchdog says motorists may pay more for fuel.

Turnbull acts on Australia’s looming gas supply and energy crisis

Gas shortage could have large impact on businesses.