The CMA’s action to help tackle cost of living pressures
How the CMA is helping tackle cost of living pressures in the UK.
The cost of living continues to put huge pressure on people’s daily lives, across the UK. Goods and services we buy, including essential purchases and bills such as groceries and heating, are more expensive than they used to be.
The CMA’s role in tackling the cost of living
The CMA promotes competitive markets and tackles unfair practices.
Many of the factors increasing prices are global in nature and unrelated to levels of competition. But it’s our job to make sure competition is working to contain price rises in markets for the essential goods that people depend on.
Read our short visual story to find out what the CMA has done so far to help you get a fair deal.
Groceries and supermarkets
Information on how we have investigated and impacted food price and grocery inflation.
Unit pricing helps shoppers understand costs in supermarkets better. You can read more about it, and see examples of what to look for, in our blog post.
Fuel and transport
We have recommended the government launch a fuel finder scheme to enable drivers access to live, station-by-station fuel prices on phones or satnavs.
Energy and central heating
Our guidance helps you understand how to buy green options for heating and energy, like eco-friendly boilers, solar panels and insulation. Our guide helps you understand your rights and protections under consumer law.
Vets and pets
Our market investigation into vet services for pets includes tips on how to save on vet treatments and prescriptions.
General cost of living
Other plans and reports
Updates to this page
Published 15 May 2023Last updated 27 November 2024 + show all updates
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Review of loyalty pricing in the groceries sector added to the page
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Infant formula and follow-on formula market study interim report added to the page.
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Review of price marking in the groceries sector added to the page.
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First published.