Competition: Commission opens sector inquiry into Gas and Electricity
Article from: OGEL 2 (2005), in Electricity Law and Regulation
Introduction
The European Commission has launched an inquiry into competition in gas and electricity markets. Well-functioning energy markets are crucial for the competitiveness of European industry and for delivering the consumer benefits expected from liberalisation in terms for example of choice of supplier and lower prices. The inquiry responds to concerns voiced by consumers and new market entrants about the development of wholesale markets and limited consumer choice. The inquiry will examine inter alia reasons for recent energy price rises. The inquiry complements on-going Commission ...