UK fuel retail market review
The CMA conducted a swift high-level review of competition in the fuel retail market following a request by the Business Secretary.
Administration timetable
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 8 July 2022 | Review findings published and market study opened |
| 7 July 2022 | Date the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy has asked for the initial report |
| 11 June 2022 | Project opened |
Case information
Press Release: Review finds cause for concern in some parts of road fuel market (8.7.22)
On Saturday 11 June 2022, the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) wrote to the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) requesting that it conduct an urgent review of competition in the fuel market, and to provide advice to the UK Government on steps that might be taken to improve outcomes for consumers across the UK.
The CMA provided its findings to the Secretary of State on 7 July and published these on 8 July 2022 when it announced the launch of a road fuel market study.
- Road fuel review (8.7.22)
Personal data
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Contacts
Contact the Project Team at roadfuels@cma.gov.uk.
Media contact
Contact the CMA press team on 020 3738 6460 or email press@cma.gov.uk.
Anyone with information about suspected anti-competitive activity is encouraged to contact the CMA.
Updates to this page
Published 13 June 2022Last updated 8 July 2022 + show all updates
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Review of road fuel and launch of road fuel market study published.
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First published.