Consumer Protection Commissioner Trish Blake has revealed 21 fines have been issued to fuel stations for non-compliance with fuel regulations in the state since the Iran war.
The majority of those fines were for charging for fuel at a price higher than was notified to FuelWatch.
The price West Australians continue to pay at the bowser is having broader cost of living impacts.Hannah Murphy
She said some outlets are fighting the fines, which will mean more court cases.
“Some of them are repeat offenders, it’s sad to say…we’ll now be moving towards a prosecution which takes a little bit longer, but the fines are much more significant if they go to court,” she said.