General · 1 June 2026
UK Watchdog Finds No Fuel Price Misuse
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Higher petrol costs are adding pressure on household budgets as fuel bills rise. Britain's Competition and Markets Authority said on Monday it found no sign that retailers changed pricing methods to benefit from the Middle East conflict, with wholesale costs driving most increases seen in March and April. Sarah Cardell said weak competition still risks higher charges for drivers, and regulators will keep checking retail prices.
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