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Fuels Decision Division Restructured

The Bundeskartellamt has restructured its fuels decision division, creating the 13th Decision Division dedicated to mineral oil and fuel sector enforcement. The new division consolidates three project teams: the Market Transparency Unit for Fuels (monitoring ~15,000 petrol stations), proceedings under Section 32f GWB for wholesale competition, and proceedings under new Section 29a GWB for cost-based pricing. Andreas Mundt stated the office is ready to enforce the new fuel price package legislation that took effect April 2, 2026.

Nexans and Sonepar Fined for Colluding on Exclusive Import Rights in French Overseas Territories

The Autorité de la concurrence fined Nexans group companies €3 million and Sonepar group companies €3.5 million (total €6.5 million) for colluding on exclusive import rights for Nexans electrical cables across French overseas departments (Martinique, Guadeloupe, French Guiana, Réunion, Mayotte) from May 2015 to November 2023. The settlement marks the first enforcement action under France's whistleblower framework.

Reform of Board Section Composition

The French Competition Authority (ADLC) announced a reform to its internal Board section composition, expanding the number of non-permanent members allowed to sit in Vice-President-chaired sections from 6 to 12. The change aims to leverage the diversity of Board members' skills and strengthen collective decision-making. The reform applies to all hearings convened from the publication date.

Revolut fined €11M for unfair commercial practices

The Italian Competition Authority (AGCM) fined Revolut €11 million for unfair commercial practices under Articles 20, 21, 22, 24, and 25 of the Consumer Code. The fine breaks down into €5 million for misleading investment service disclosures, €5 million for aggressive payment account restriction practices, and €1.5 million for unclear IBAN requirement information. The violations affected consumers and microenterprises using Revolut's investment and banking services.

Proposed Acquisition of Cialis Assets by Zuellig Pharma

CCCS is seeking public feedback on Zuellig Pharma Holdings' proposed acquisition of Cialis (Tadalafil) asset rights from Eli Lilly in Singapore. The consultation closes on 16 April 2026 at 5 p.m. CCCS is assessing whether the transaction may result in substantial lessening of competition within any market in Singapore.

NSW Fundraising Reforms Harmonise with ACNC Framework

NSW Fair Trading has commenced fundraising reforms effective 1 April 2026 that harmonise NSW charitable fundraising laws with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) framework. The reforms introduce a 'deemed authority' mechanism allowing ACNC-registered charities to automatically fundraise in NSW without separate state authority, while removing duplicative NSW-specific reporting and record-keeping requirements. The 16 National Fundraising Principles are now prescribed conditions for all NSW authority holders.

Showbag Safety Inspections Completed for Sydney Royal Easter Show

NSW Fair Trading completed inspections of over 400 showbags ahead of the 2026 Sydney Royal Easter Show. Inspectors identified one toy with detachable small parts posing a choking hazard (removed before sale) and four cosmetics lacking mandatory ingredient labelling under the Consumer Goods (Cosmetics) Information Standard 2020 (corrected prior to sale). Compliance rates improved compared to previous years.

MicroStar acquisition of Konvoy faces Phase 2 review

The ACCC has initiated a Phase 2 review of MicroStar Logistics' proposed acquisition of Konvoy Holdings' assets, finding preliminary concerns that the deal could substantially lessen competition in Australia's keg pooling services market. As the only two suppliers in this market, the ACCC seeks public submissions by 20 April 2026 on competition implications, particularly for independent brewers.

NBN Performance Report - Most Households Receive Promised Speeds, FTTN Underperforms

The ACCC released its latest Measuring Broadband Australia report covering December 2025, finding that NBN fixed-line services delivered 98.5% of plan speeds during busy hours (7pm-11pm weekdays). The NBN Home Fast plan (500/50 Mbps) averaged 493.7 Mbps but had 6.3% underperforming services, while 11.8% of FTTN connections remained impaired.

ACCC warns retailers to pass on excise cuts

The ACCC is warning fuel retailers to fully pass on fuel excise cuts of approximately 32 cents per litre (comprising a 26.3 cpl cut effective 1 April and an additional 5.7 cpl cut) to consumers without delay. The ACCC has served formal notices on several businesses in SA, WA, QLD, and NT requiring them to justify sizeable fuel surcharges imposed on deliveries to remote areas. The ACCC is monitoring fuel prices daily across capital cities and over 190 regional locations.