Antitrust News Feed
Latest antitrust and competition law updates from global authorities
Spanish competition authority
CNMC Proposes Regulatory Improvements for Medical Certificates and Private Electronic Prescriptions
Apr 9, 2026
The Spanish competition authority, CNMC, has issued recommendations to improve the regulation of official medical certificates and private electronic prescriptions, aiming for better transparency and efficiency.
Spanish competition authority
CNMC Proposes Solutions to Combat Fraud in the Gas Sector
Apr 9, 2026
The Spanish competition authority, CNMC, has proposed measures to streamline the detection and billing of fraud in the gas sector, addressing illegal connections and meter tampering.
US Federal Trade Commission
FTC Proposes New Rules for Online Food Delivery Fees
Apr 9, 2026
The Federal Trade Commission has submitted a draft Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking regarding fees charged by online food delivery services for review by the Office of Management and Budget.
Polish UOKiK
Polish Competition Authority Takes Action Against Payment Delays
Apr 9, 2026
In 2026, the Polish competition authority imposed over 2.6 million PLN in fines for payment delays and initiated proceedings against several companies for late payments.
German Bundeskartellamt
German Authority Investigates Fuel Price Control Amid New Regulations
Apr 9, 2026
The German competition authority has initiated investigations into fuel pricing practices following the implementation of new regulations aimed at ensuring fair pricing by refineries.
German Bundeskartellamt
German Competition Authority Addresses Fuel Price Regulation
Apr 9, 2026
Andreas Mundt, President of the German Federal Cartel Office, supports proposed regulations to limit fuel price changes at gas stations, citing concerns over market transparency.
Spanish competition authority
Güeñes Municipality's Local Preference Violates Competition Law
Apr 8, 2026
The Spanish competition authority has ruled that the Güeñes municipality's practice of favoring local producers in public contracts is discriminatory and violates competition laws.
US Federal Trade Commission
StubHub to Refund $10 Million for Deceptive Pricing Practices
Apr 8, 2026
StubHub will pay $10 million to settle FTC charges for failing to disclose total ticket prices, including mandatory fees, violating consumer protection laws.
Croatian competition authority
New EU Regulation on Unfair Trading Practices in Agricultural Supply Chains
Apr 8, 2026
The European Parliament and the Council of the European Union have adopted Regulation (EU) 2026/697 to enhance cooperation among enforcement bodies regarding unfair trading practices in agricultural and food supply chains.
Czech competition authority
Czech Competition Authority Reports Record Fines and Complex Cases in 2025
Apr 8, 2026
The Czech competition authority has released its annual report for 2025, highlighting record fines for anticompetitive behavior and a significant increase in public procurement cases.
Spanish competition authority
CNMC Releases Provisional Settlements for Electricity and Gas Sectors
Apr 8, 2026
The Spanish competition authority, CNMC, has published provisional settlements for the electricity and gas sectors, revealing significant financial discrepancies and trends in energy consumption.
Dutch ACM
ACM Reports Rising Natural Gas Prices Amidst Geopolitical Tensions
Apr 8, 2026
The Dutch competition authority, ACM, reports significant increases in natural gas prices, with households facing nearly 400 euros more annually due to recent market fluctuations.
Competition Bureau Canada
Court Order Secures Investigation into Keyera's Acquisition of Plains
Apr 8, 2026
The Competition Bureau of Canada has secured a court order to further investigate Keyera's proposed acquisition of Plains All American Pipeline's Canadian natural gas liquids business, assessing its impact on competition in the oil and gas sector.
Spanish competition authority
CNMC Launches In-Depth Review of Greystar's Acquisition of Life Stay Cartuja
Apr 7, 2026
The Spanish competition authority, CNMC, has initiated a second-phase analysis of Greystar's acquisition of Life Stay Cartuja, citing potential risks to competition in the student housing market in Sevilla.
US Department of Justice
Fuel Executive Sentenced for Military Contract Fraud
Apr 7, 2026
Jasen Butler, owner of Independent Marine Oil Services LLC, has been sentenced to five years in prison for defrauding the U.S. military in a contract bid scam, involving falsified documents and over $4.5 million in fraudulent payments.
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