Premier Ben Carroll admits driving off without paying for fuel after servo alerts police
Victoria Premier Ben Carroll has acknowledged leaving a petrol station without paying for fuel after filling up his personal car. The incident led the station to alert police, bringing attention to a mistake involving the state’s leader.
Carroll said he was running errands late on Monday night and only realised the next day that he had not paid. He settled the bill straight away and thanked the station staff for their understanding. Police contacted Victoria’s Department of Parliamentary Services about the unpaid fuel, and Carroll was notified.
- Ben Carroll forgot to pay for petrol late on Monday.
- The station alerted police about the unpaid fuel.
- Carroll settled the bill after learning of the mistake.
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Victoria is a state in south-eastern Australia, and its premier is the head of the state government. Ben Carroll leads the government and is responsible for its work across areas such as transport, health and education.
Petrol stations in Australia are often called service stations or “servos”. Drivers usually pay for fuel after filling up, and stations may contact police if a customer leaves without paying. An unpaid bill involving a premier can attract public attention because the role carries public responsibilities.