The Spanish competition authority, known as CNMC, has revealed that the gas market, specifically the channeling of liquefied petroleum gas (GLP), has experienced a significant decline, losing almost 10,000 customers throughout 2024. This trend raises alarms regarding the competitive landscape of the gas sector and its implications for consumers.

As the CNMC works to promote and defend effective market functioning, the loss of customers in the gas sector indicates potential issues that may affect competition and consumer rights. The authority is tasked with monitoring market activities to prevent anticompetitive practices that could harm both consumers and businesses.

The CNMC's findings suggest that there may be underlying factors contributing to this customer attrition, which could include pricing strategies, service quality, or market accessibility. The authority is likely to investigate these aspects further to ensure that competition remains robust and that consumers have access to fair and competitive options in the gas market.