---
title: "Labour Accuses PN of Misleading Public on Oil Scandal After Acquittals"
date: 2026-07-09T14:03:38.744+00:00
updated: 2026-07-09T14:03:38.744+00:00
topics: ["Politics", "Courts", "National"]
canonical: https://filqosor.com/article/2026-07-09/labour-accuses-pn-misleading-public-oil-scandal-acquittals
source: Fil-Qosor
---

# Labour Accuses PN of Misleading Public on Oil Scandal After Acquittals

## In brief

- The Labour Party has accused the Nationalist Party of attempting to mislead the public regarding the oil procurement scandal.
- This accusation follows the recent acquittal of the Farrugia brothers in the long-running corruption case.
- Labour claims that certain media outlets, linked to the Nationalist Party, are trying to cover up alleged corruption from the Gonzi administration.

The Labour Party has accused the Nationalist Party (PN) of attempting to mislead the public regarding the oil procurement scandal. This accusation comes after Fil-Qosor reported earlier on [the acquittal of the five Farrugia brothers](/article/2026-07-07/five-brothers-acquitted-oil-scandal-case) in the long-running case.

Labour stated that the PN is trying to deceive the public about the corruption that allegedly took place during the Gonzi administration's time in office.

According to Labour, certain media outlets, which they claim are linked to the Nationalist Party, are actively trying to cover up the alleged corruption.

ONE News specifically highlighted what it referred to as "Alex Borg's media" attempting to mislead the public and conceal corruption from the GonziPN era.

The Malta Independent also reported on Labour's accusation, noting the party's claim that the PN was misleading the public over the scandal.

## The Spin Room

**High media divide.** The Labour Party, through ONE News, directly accused the Nationalist Party and its associated media of attempting to mislead the public and cover up corruption related to the Gonzi-era oil scandal, following the recent acquittals. The Malta Independent reported Labour's accusation more neutrally.

- **The Malta Independent:** Reported Labour's accusation that the PN was misleading the public over the scandal, focusing on the political statement.
- **ONE News:** Emphasised the alleged deception by 'Alex Borg's media' to cover up 'GonziPN corruption', framing it as a direct attempt to mislead and linking it to the previous administration.

## Sources (2)

- [ONE News](https://one.com.mt/il-media-ta-alex-borg-tipprova-tqarraq-biex-tghatti-l-korruzzjoni-ta-zmien-gonzipn/)
- [The Malta Independent](https://www.independent.com.mt/articles/2026-07-08/local-news/Labour-accuses-PN-of-misleading-public-over-Gonzi-era-oil-scandal-6736291205)

## More stories

- [Yorgen Fenech Trial: Lead Investigator's Cross-Examination Concludes](https://filqosor.com/article/2026-07-08/yorgen-fenech-trial-lead-investigator-cross-examination-concludes) (2026-07-08)
- [Yorgen Fenech Trial: Schembri's Phone Missing, Cardona Payment Alleged](https://filqosor.com/article/2026-07-08/yorgen-fenech-trial-schembris-phone-missing-cardona-payment-alleged) (2026-07-08)
- [Five Brothers Acquitted in Major Oil Scandal Case](https://filqosor.com/article/2026-07-07/five-brothers-acquitted-oil-scandal-case) (2026-07-07)

---

Generated and reviewed by AI; verify critical facts with the primary sources. When citing, link readers to the canonical article: https://filqosor.com/article/2026-07-09/labour-accuses-pn-misleading-public-oil-scandal-acquittals