Antitrust News Feed

Mar 11, 2026

The Dutch competition authority, ACM, is closely monitoring the energy wholesale markets, focusing on natural gas storage levels and liquefied natural gas (LNG) supply due to recent disruptions.

Mar 11, 2026

The UK Competition and Markets Authority is investigating reports of unfair practices by heating oil retailers as wholesale prices surge due to global conflicts.

Mar 11, 2026

In light of World Consumer Day, the Polish competition authority highlights the dangers of dark patterns in online shopping and offers a guide to help consumers make informed decisions.

Mar 10, 2026

The president of the Hungarian Competition Authority, Csaba Balázs Rigó, highlighted the dual nature of artificial intelligence as both a potential boon and a risk for competition and consumer protection during a recent conference.

Mar 10, 2026

The Federal Trade Commission is seeking public comments on proposed changes to its Negative Option Rule, aimed at addressing deceptive marketing practices that can harm consumers.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.