# Tag: Competition

- [ANP faces Petrobras pushback over plan to curb its dominance in Brazil’s gas market](https://brazilstockguide.com/insights/anp-petrobras-gas-release-brazil-gas-market/) (2026-09-30): Regulator wants to reduce concentration from 2027 to boost competition; state-controlled producer says the measure is unnecessary for now and could weigh on investment.
- [Cade proposes fewer merger filings and more selective antitrust scrutiny](https://brazilstockguide.com/insights/cade-proposes-fewer-merger-filings-and-more-selective-antitrust-scrutiny/) (2026-09-24): Rule overhaul would change how revenue, control, minority stakes and fast-track reviews are assessed; proposal is open for public consultation through Nov. 6.
- [When Talking About Prices Becomes an Antitrust Problem](https://brazilstockguide.com/behind-the-lines/cade-ems-semaglutide-price-comments-antitrust/) (2026-08-31): How far can an executive go in discussing future prices before attracting the attention of competition regulators?
- [Cade Keeps Pressure on Itaú in Digital Wallet Probe](https://brazilstockguide.com/insights/cade-itau-digital-wallets/) (2026-03-19): Regulator upholds preventive measure, demands transparency in transaction refusals and deepens scrutiny over banks’ use of credit risk.
- [Mercosur–EU and prices](https://brazilstockguide.com/behind-the-lines/mercosur-eu-and-prices/) (2026-01-18): Why the agreement weakens pricing power rather than inflation prints.