Antitrust News Feed
Latest antitrust and competition law updates from global authorities
Australian competition authority
ACCC Intensifies Scrutiny on Fuel Pricing Amid Middle Eastern Crisis
Mar 10, 2026
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) is increasing its scrutiny of fuel pricing practices in response to recent price spikes linked to the Middle Eastern crisis, urging retailers to explain their pricing conduct.
US Federal Trade Commission
FTC Distributes $47.2 Million to Consumers Misled by Invitation Homes
Mar 10, 2026
The Federal Trade Commission is issuing over $47.2 million in refunds to consumers misled by Invitation Homes regarding undisclosed fees and unlawful charges.
Spanish competition authority
Strengthening Oversight and Transparency in Spain's Energy Markets
Mar 10, 2026
The Spanish competition authority, along with key ministries, has agreed to enhance supervision and transparency in energy markets due to international price volatility.
Dutch ACM
ACM Outlines Digital Economy Focus Areas for 2026
Mar 10, 2026
The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has published its strategic focus areas for the digital economy in 2026, emphasizing digital resilience, user data control, and online safety.
UK Competition & Markets Authority
CMA Outlines Strategy for UK Competition Regime Reform
Mar 10, 2026
The UK competition authority, CMA, has provided its response to a consultation aimed at refining the country's competition regime, emphasizing its strategy for economic growth and consumer protection.
UK Competition & Markets Authority
UK Competition Authority Finalizes Price Controls for Water Companies
Mar 10, 2026
The UK competition authority has finalized a decision allowing a 2.2% average increase in customer bills for five water companies, while rejecting most of their requested revenue increases.
Australian competition authority
ACCC Seeks Feedback on Uniting Church's Insurance Acquisition Proposal
Mar 9, 2026
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has proposed to authorize the Uniting Church to collectively acquire insurance, allowing for a cooperative agreement among its participants.
French Competition Authority
BTP Sud Fined for Unfair Practices in Wallis and Futuna Aggregates Market
Mar 9, 2026
The French competition authority has imposed a fine on BTP Sud for abusing its dominant position in the aggregates supply market by imposing unfair trading conditions on the local administration.
Hungarian competition authority
Hungarian Competition Authority's Price Monitoring System Helps Control Food Prices
Mar 9, 2026
The Hungarian competition authority's online price monitoring system, Árfigyelő, has contributed to stabilizing food prices ahead of Easter, allowing consumers to save significantly.
Competition Bureau Canada
Beware of AI-Driven Government Impersonation Scams
Mar 9, 2026
The Competition Bureau of Canada warns citizens about the rise of AI-generated impersonations of government officials, which are increasingly used by fraudsters to deceive the public.
Polish UOKiK
Polish Competition Authority Investigates Aggressive Practices by Developers
Mar 9, 2026
The Polish competition authority has initiated proceedings against developers for potentially coercive practices that may have pressured consumers into paying higher prices for apartments.
European Commission (DMA)
Gatekeepers Submit Updated Compliance Reports Under DMA
Mar 8, 2026
The designated gatekeepers under the Digital Markets Act have submitted their updated compliance reports, detailing measures taken over the past year to meet regulatory obligations.
Croatian competition authority
Croatian Competition Authority Initiates Proceedings Against AGRO NERETVA d.o.o.
Mar 8, 2026
The Croatian competition authority has launched an administrative procedure against AGRO NERETVA d.o.o. to investigate potential unfair trading practices with its mandarin suppliers.
Competition Bureau Canada
Canada's Fraud Prevention Month Highlights Growing Crime Issue
Mar 6, 2026
Fraud Prevention Month aims to raise awareness about the increasing rates of fraud in Canada, with significant financial losses reported in recent years.
Polish UOKiK
Understanding Your Rights During Travel Emergencies
Mar 6, 2026
The Polish competition authority addresses common questions regarding travelers' rights in extraordinary circumstances, such as fears of war.
