Group 1 - The State Administration for Market Regulation released a draft guideline on antitrust in the public utility sector, seeking public feedback [1][2] - Public utilities encompass essential services such as water supply, electricity, gas, heating, sewage treatment, waste disposal, broadcasting, and public transportation, often exhibiting natural monopoly characteristics [1] - There is a prevalence of abuse of market dominance in the public utility sector, particularly in water, gas, electricity, and heating industries [1] Group 2 - The draft guideline aims to clarify the basic principles of antitrust enforcement in the public utility sector, detailing the analysis and identification standards for monopolistic behaviors [2] - The guideline provides specific considerations for unfair pricing, refusal to deal, exclusive dealing, bundling, unreasonable trading conditions, and differential treatment [1][2] - The document emphasizes the need for a long-term regulatory mechanism to promote the sustainable and healthy development of the public utility sector [2]
市场监管总局拟对公用事业领域反垄断 出台新规
Xin Hua She·2025-08-21 07:27