‘I forgot to pay’: Victoria’s premier Ben Carroll drives off without paying for petrol, sparking police inquiries
2 sources·Updated October 21, 2026
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- ABC Just In AU·3h agoVictorian premier settles bill after forgetting to pay at petrol station
Ben Carroll says he was running errands on Monday night when he forgot to pay for fuel at a Melbourne petrol station.
Read at ABC Just In AU → - Guardian Australia·7h ago‘I forgot to pay’: Victoria’s premier Ben Carroll drives off without paying for petrol, sparking police inquiries
After being contacted by officers, politician says, he has paid bill and is ‘grateful for the team at the servo for their understanding’ Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast On Tuesday night, Ben Carroll received a phone call: police were looking for him.…
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