Petrol stations take on ‘unfair’ Shell
Go well, go Shell? Not for franchisees who have taken the oil giant to court over its franchise Ts&Cs
21 January 2024 - 08:56
British petroleum giant Shell has been accused of using coercion, duress, harassment, threats and unfair tactics against its franchisees operating fuel stations across South Africa.
The Shell Retailer Council (SRC), representing a number of Shell outlets, has approached the Johannesburg high court to interdict Shell Downstream South Africa from using “draconian” and unfair tactics against its members. Franchisees also want the court to order Shell to halt what they say is a breach of the Consumer Protection Act (CPA)...
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