Shopper docket petrol discounts to continue -- ACCC.

0 Comments | M2 Presswire, February, 2004

M2 PRESSWIRE-6 February 2004-ACCC: Shopper docket petrol discounts to continue -- ACCC(C)1994-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD RDATE:02062004 Consumers will continue to enjoy discounts on petrol bought using "shopper dockets" following an Australian Competition and Consumer Commission review of the schemes.

"The ACCC has conducted an extensive review of the tying of petrol discounts to grocery sales by both Coles Myer Ltd and Woolworths Limited", ACCC Chairman, Mr Graeme Samuel, said today. "It found that the introduction of the shopper docket schemes has encouraged competition and lower prices in the fuel market. "The ACCC considers that there are substantial benefits for consumers from shopper docket discounts. These offers are pro-competitive because they...