Investing.com– Exxon (NYSE:) Mobil’s Australian unit was taken to courtroom by the nation’s competitors watchdog on Tuesday over allegedly making deceptive claims about gas offered at six stations in North Queensland.
The Australian Shopper and Competitors Fee stated it had opened a case towards Mobil Oil Australia, alleging that the corporate made false claims about promoting premium gas at sure Queensland websites between August 2020 and July 2024.
The stations claimed to be promoting “Mobil Synergy gas,” which accommodates sure components, when in actuality, Mobil didn’t provide the gas to the stations, the ACCC alleged.
The watchdog stated it was in search of penalties, however didn’t specify an quantity.
Mobil Oil is a neighborhood unit of Exxon, and primarily operates gas stations throughout the nation.
