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Australia's Coles and Woolworths sued over fake discount claims

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72% Informative

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission alleges Coles and Woolworths broke consumer law by temporarily raising prices before lowering them to either the same level or higher than originally.

The grocery giants, which account for two thirds of Australia 's grocery market, have come under increasing scrutiny in the past year over alleged price gouging and anti-competitive practices.

Coles said it would defend itself against the allegations, while Woolworth 's will review the claims made against it.

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English

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63

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