Australia’s competition watchdog, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC), has initiated legal action against Exxon Mobil’s local brand, Mobil, alleging that the company misled customers regarding the fuel sold at six of its petrol stations in Queensland.
Key Highlights:
Allegations:
The ACCC claims that Mobil falsely represented its “Mobil Synergy” fuel as containing specific additives that it actually did not.
Additionally, the company allegedly misrepresented the quality and composition of the fuel sold at these stations compared to fuel at other sites, suggesting it offered unique benefits.
Consumer Trust:
ACCC Commissioner Liza Carver emphasized the importance of accurate representations, stating, “Consumers have no way of verifying the claims made about the fuel they put into their tank and rely on the accuracy of claims made by the fuel supplier.”
Company Response:
Mobil Australia has not yet provided a comment regarding the allegations or the ongoing legal proceedings.