Competition
Competition is restricted if undertakings fix prices, share markets or prevent new companies from entering the market. This is why the competition rules are required.
grocery retail sector
Promote more effective competition in the grocery retail sector
The Swedish grocery retail sector is highly concentrated. It is difficult to establish new stores, and more than one in three municipalities lacks a discount grocery store. The Swedish Competition Authority has presented a report and developed guidance to support municipalities in promoting effective competition in the grocery retail sector. To strengthen competition, we also proposes an amendment to the Swedish Planning and Building Act.
fuel market
Competition in the road fuel sector
The Swedish Competition Authority has been commissioned by the Ministry of Climate and Enterprise to conduct a market study in the fuel market, with a particular focus on price formation at the consumer level.
Food industry
Inquiry into the food industry 2023–2024
In light of the increasing food prices in 2022 and 2023 and within the context of a government-assigned inquiry the Swedish Competition Authority has conducted an investigation of competition in the food industry.