Last mentioned: Mar 12, 2026
Formal Notice Issued
CMA puts retailers on notice regarding the commencement of enhanced price monitoring.
Legislative Approval
The Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act receives Royal Assent, granting CMA new powers.
Market Study Findings
CMA concludes that supermarket competition in fuel has weakened, leading to higher prices.
The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has officially notified fuel retailers of a new, more aggressive price monitoring regime. Leveraging recently granted statutory powers, the watchdog aims to curb unfair pricing tactics and ensure wholesale cost reductions are passed on to consumers.
The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has cautioned heating oil suppliers against exploiting consumers as prices for the fuel skyrocket. The regulator is monitoring the market for evidence of price-fixing or anti-competitive behavior that could further burden the 1.7 million UK households reliant on off-grid heating.
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