The Commission on Protection of Competition (CPC) has noted a lack of action by the government in sectors of key socio-economic importance - food and fuel, the regulator’s press office reported on Wednesday.
The statement said that in December 2025, the CPC adopted interim results from the first sectoral analysis of the food market. According to the antitrust authority’s findings, the rise in food prices is also due to structural problems that require coordinated and consistent action from all responsible institutions.
The CPC added that, in connection with the fuel market crisis and the situation in the Middle East, an analysis of the sector was conducted, which identified structural problems, including the strong market position of the Lukoil Group at the wholesale and retail levels.
The regulator further said that, within the scope of its powers, it has prepared a package of recommendations and proposals for regulatory changes, which have been sent to the Council of Ministers, the Ministry of Finance, and the Agriculture and Food Ministry with the aim of improving the competitive environment.
As part of the proceedings regarding Lukoil, CPC sent additional proposals for action to the government on March 4.
According to the statement, under the Competition Protection Act, the executive is required to notify the Commission of the measures taken and the deadlines for their implementation. Despite the reminders, no notifications regarding specific actions have been received to date, the statement said.
The regulator highlighted that without coordination between institutions, independent actions would not lead to sustainable results and that an effective policy can only be achieved through the joint efforts of state authorities.
The CPC expressed its expectation for active institutional dialogue with the new executive branch to ensure effective competition and protect consumer interests, the statement said.
On April 22, the CPC leadership held a meeting with the fuel industry to discuss price dynamics and competition in the sector.