Dutch ACM Updates

Jan 6, 2026

The Dutch competition authority, ACM, along with system operators and trade associations, has reached an agreement on a new regulatory method for setting natural gas tariffs for the period 2027-2031.

Dec 19, 2025

The Dutch competition authority, ACM, reports a notable decrease in energy prices for 2025, resulting in an average annual savings of 130 euros for households.

Dec 19, 2025

The Dutch competition authority, ACM, has announced that businesses can now file requests for group transport agreements to enhance collaboration in energy hubs and address grid congestion.

Dec 18, 2025

Dutch furniture store Velderhof will modify its sales methods after the Dutch competition authority, ACM, raised concerns about its pressure tactics on senior customers.

Dec 18, 2025

The Dutch competition authority, ACM, aims to enhance protections for pet owners against escalating veterinary prices and unnecessary treatments, driven by the commercialization of vet clinics.

Dec 18, 2025

The Dutch competition authority, ACM, has mandated Park Residence Tergouw to rectify its bookkeeping and adhere to statutory requirements for utility system operators and suppliers following resident complaints about safety and reliability.

Dec 18, 2025

The Dutch competition authority, ACM, reports a significant 14% increase in mobile data consumption in Q3 2025, alongside stable market shares in the telecom sector.

Dec 17, 2025

The Dutch competition authority, ACM, finds that feed-in costs for solar power are reasonable, but the varying methods of calculation make it hard for consumers to compare contracts.

Dec 16, 2025

The Dutch competition authority, ACM, has identified risks associated with algorithmic trading in the energy sector and emphasizes the need for improvements in risk management practices among traders.

Dec 12, 2025

The Dutch competition authority, ACM, has established a new framework to prioritize projects that contribute to significant social objectives for access to the congested electricity grid.

Dec 8, 2025

The Dutch competition authority, ACM, has intervened to provide potato growers of Farm Frites with additional time and information to decide on new contract changes, following unrest over a sudden discount system alteration.

Dec 5, 2025

The European Commission has fined social media platform X 120 million euros for violating the Digital Services Act, marking the first enforcement of this law.

Dec 5, 2025

The Dutch competition authority, ACM, has set the maximum heat tariffs for 2026, reducing variable costs while increasing fixed costs for consumers.

Nov 27, 2025

The Dutch competition authority, ACM, has set the transmission tariffs for electricity and natural gas for 2026, resulting in a 3.38% increase for households and businesses.

Nov 26, 2025

The Dutch competition authority, ACM, mandates system operators to prioritize measures for more efficient grid utilization amid growing congestion issues.