France's 2026 Electricity Market Reform: Projected Price Hike Sparks Debate
UFC-Que Choisir projects a 19% average increase in French household electricity bills starting in 2026 due to a market-based pricing reform replacing the Arenh system, a claim disputed by the French Ministry of Economy.
France's 2026 Electricity Market Reform: Projected Price Hike Sparks Debate
UFC-Que Choisir projects a 19% average increase in French household electricity bills starting in 2026 due to a market-based pricing reform replacing the Arenh system, a claim disputed by the French Ministry of Economy.
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52% Bias Score
German Cartel Office Investigates Soaring Fuel Price Changes
The German Federal Cartel Office criticized the sharp increase in daily fuel price changes at gas stations from 4-5 in 2014 to 18 in 2024, hindering consumer price comparisons; the office is investigating potential price manipulation by mineral oil companies and considering regulatory intervention.
German Cartel Office Investigates Soaring Fuel Price Changes
The German Federal Cartel Office criticized the sharp increase in daily fuel price changes at gas stations from 4-5 in 2014 to 18 in 2024, hindering consumer price comparisons; the office is investigating potential price manipulation by mineral oil companies and considering regulatory intervention.
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36% Bias Score
CMA Proposes Baby Formula Price Reforms
The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) proposed five measures to lower baby formula prices, including standardized hospital packaging, allowing gift vouchers and loyalty points, and improved information for parents, following a year-long study showing price hikes of up to 36% and three com...
CMA Proposes Baby Formula Price Reforms
The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) proposed five measures to lower baby formula prices, including standardized hospital packaging, allowing gift vouchers and loyalty points, and improved information for parents, following a year-long study showing price hikes of up to 36% and three com...
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48% Bias Score
Bulgarian Boycott Causes 30% Drop in Grocery Sales
Bulgarian consumers launched a second boycott this year against major grocery chains due to rising food prices, resulting in a nearly 30% sales drop last week, prompting government price inspections and supply chain investigations.
Bulgarian Boycott Causes 30% Drop in Grocery Sales
Bulgarian consumers launched a second boycott this year against major grocery chains due to rising food prices, resulting in a nearly 30% sales drop last week, prompting government price inspections and supply chain investigations.
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60% Bias Score
UK Water Companies Challenge Regulator's Bill Increase Limits
Anglian Water and South East Water appealed Ofwat's decisions on their 2025-2030 business plans, requesting higher bill increases to fund necessary infrastructure upgrades and address water security concerns, citing Ofwat's approved increases as insufficient.
UK Water Companies Challenge Regulator's Bill Increase Limits
Anglian Water and South East Water appealed Ofwat's decisions on their 2025-2030 business plans, requesting higher bill increases to fund necessary infrastructure upgrades and address water security concerns, citing Ofwat's approved increases as insufficient.
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48% Bias Score