Last mentioned: Mar 12, 2026
Formal Notice Issued
CMA puts all UK fuel retailers on notice regarding the launch of the permanent monitoring regime.
Formal Notice Issued
CMA puts retailers on notice regarding the commencement of enhanced price monitoring.
Interim Monitoring
CMA begins voluntary data collection from major retailers to test reporting frameworks.
DMCC Act Royal Assent
New legislation grants CMA enhanced powers to monitor markets and penalize non-compliance.
Legislative Approval
The Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act receives Royal Assent, granting CMA new powers.
Market Study Findings
CMA concludes that supermarket competition in fuel has weakened, leading to higher prices.
Initial Market Study
CMA concludes year-long study finding competition in fuel retail is not working effectively.
The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has officially notified fuel retailers of a new, more aggressive price monitoring regime. Leveraging recently granted statutory powers, the watchdog aims to curb unfair pricing tactics and ensure wholesale cost reductions are passed on to consumers.
The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has officially notified fuel retailers of a rigorous new price monitoring regime aimed at curbing unfair margin expansion. This move signals a shift toward proactive, data-driven enforcement in the retail energy sector to protect consumer interests.
The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has cautioned heating oil suppliers against exploiting consumers as prices for the fuel skyrocket. The regulator is monitoring the market for evidence of price-fixing or anti-competitive behavior that could further burden the 1.7 million UK households reliant on off-grid heating.
The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has issued a formal warning to heating oil suppliers following a dramatic spike in prices. The regulator is monitoring the market for potential anti-competitive behavior and price gouging as millions of off-grid households face rising energy bills.
The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has issued a formal warning to heating oil suppliers against exploitative pricing as costs for off-grid consumers continue to climb. The watchdog is monitoring the sector to ensure retailers are not using market volatility as a pretext for unfair price hikes or anti-competitive behavior.
The UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has issued a formal warning to heating oil suppliers following reports of soaring costs for off-grid consumers. The regulator is signaling increased scrutiny over potential price-gouging and anti-competitive behavior in the unregulated heating fuel market.