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Court Upholds ACM's Action Against Fraudulent Customer-Service Number
Jan 20, 2026
The District Court of Rotterdam has confirmed that the Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) was justified in withdrawing a fraudulent customer-service phone number used by Aktief Bouwen B.V.
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ACM Enforces Clarity on Property Value Objection Websites
Jan 19, 2026
The Dutch competition authority ACM has mandated that websites filing objections against property value assessments must clearly inform consumers about costs and authorizations.
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ACM Reports Surge in Energy Suppliers Offering Sign-Up Rebates
Jan 16, 2026
The Dutch competition authority, ACM, reports a significant increase in energy suppliers providing sign-up rebates, making it easier for consumers to switch but complicating contract comparisons.
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ACM Investigates Heat Suppliers' Financial Returns
Jan 14, 2026
The Dutch competition authority, ACM, is investigating four heat suppliers due to their financial returns exceeding the standard rate, aiming to protect consumers from unreasonably high tariffs.
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Gulf Energy to Refund Customers After ACM Investigation
Jan 13, 2026
The Dutch competition authority has mandated energy supplier Gulf to refund over 1.6 million euros to customers who were charged wrongful early-termination fees.
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ACM Takes Action on Energy Suppliers' Disconnection Policies
Jan 8, 2026
The Dutch competition authority, ACM, has investigated four energy suppliers regarding their disconnection policies for non-payment, leading to commitments for improvements from three of them.
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New Tariff Regulation Agreement for Natural Gas in the Netherlands
Jan 6, 2026
The Dutch competition authority, ACM, along with system operators and trade associations, has reached an agreement on a new regulatory method for setting natural gas tariffs for the period 2027-2031.
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ACM Reports Significant Drop in Energy Prices for 2025
Dec 19, 2025
The Dutch competition authority, ACM, reports a notable decrease in energy prices for 2025, resulting in an average annual savings of 130 euros for households.
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ACM Introduces Group Transport Agreements for Energy Hubs
Dec 19, 2025
The Dutch competition authority, ACM, has announced that businesses can now file requests for group transport agreements to enhance collaboration in energy hubs and address grid congestion.
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Velderhof Adjusts Sales Practices Following ACM Intervention
Dec 18, 2025
Dutch furniture store Velderhof will modify its sales methods after the Dutch competition authority, ACM, raised concerns about its pressure tactics on senior customers.
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ACM Proposes Measures to Safeguard Pet Owners from Rising Veterinary Costs
Dec 18, 2025
The Dutch competition authority, ACM, aims to enhance protections for pet owners against escalating veterinary prices and unnecessary treatments, driven by the commercialization of vet clinics.
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ACM Enforces Compliance on Park Residence Tergouw for Utility Network Violations
Dec 18, 2025
The Dutch competition authority, ACM, has mandated Park Residence Tergouw to rectify its bookkeeping and adhere to statutory requirements for utility system operators and suppliers following resident complaints about safety and reliability.
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ACM Reports Surge in Mobile Data Usage for Q3 2025
Dec 18, 2025
The Dutch competition authority, ACM, reports a significant 14% increase in mobile data consumption in Q3 2025, alongside stable market shares in the telecom sector.
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ACM Study: Solar Power Feed-in Costs Justified but Confusing for Consumers
Dec 17, 2025
The Dutch competition authority, ACM, finds that feed-in costs for solar power are reasonable, but the varying methods of calculation make it hard for consumers to compare contracts.
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ACM Highlights Risks and Improvements Needed in Algorithmic Trading for Energy Markets
Dec 16, 2025
The Dutch competition authority, ACM, has identified risks associated with algorithmic trading in the energy sector and emphasizes the need for improvements in risk management practices among traders.
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