Petrol stations
Established in 1993. Operates a network of almost 300 service stations and convenience stores around Australia. Australian owned. Acquired Pie Face in 2017.
Company Assessment
(Last updated Nov 2024)
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United Petroleum Pty Ltd
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Breaching advertising codes
This company has been criticised for misleading advertising. In 2022 Ad Standards upheld complaints about an ad by this company on the grounds that it breached advertising codes. The ad was subsequently discontinued or modified.
Source: Ad Standards
(2022)
Underpaying workers
In 2016 the Fair Work Ombudsman investigated 11 randomly selected franchises around the country, and found six were breaking workplace laws and underpaying staff thousands of dollars.
Source: ABC News
(2016)
Political donations
According to the democracyforsale.net website, this company donated $37,000 to Australia's major political parties between 2012 and 2018, as disclosed to the Australian Electoral Commision (AEC).
Source: Democracy For Sale
(2018)
Company Details
Employees:
2500
(2012)
Contact Details
Address:
200 Hoddle St, Abbotsford, VIC, 3067, Australia
Phone:
03 9413 1400
Website:
Products / Brands
United Petroleum
United
Fuel & Convenience Stores