A nationwide crackdown on illegal tobacco has resulted in the closure of up to 10 Metro service stations across Australia. Operation Shorthand, conducted by Border Force, the Australian Federal Police and state agencies, targeted independent franchisees within the Metro chain, though Metro itself is not accused of wrongdoing. Industry concerns have emerged that petrol prices may rise as the closures reduce competition from independent retailers that typically keep major petrol companies’ prices in check.
Extracted in full from: https://7news.com.au/video/news/metro-servo-closures-spark-petrol-price-concerns-bc-6403227747112
