nuNov 5, 2026, 12:04

Cheaper fuel must be easier: ACM wants all gas station prices in navigation apps

The Dutch Authority for Consumers and Markets has recommended that all petrol stations be required to share real-time price data with navigation and comparison apps. This move aims to increase transparency and market competition, potentially leading to lower fuel costs for motorists across the Netherlands.

The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has advised the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate Policy to mandate that all petrol stations share their real-time fuel pricing data. Currently, motorists often struggle to find up-to-date pricing information, which hinders their ability to choose the most affordable options and reduces market competition. By requiring stations to submit this data to a central, independent party, the information can be integrated into navigation apps and fuel comparison platforms.

This initiative aims to empower consumers to make informed choices, which the ACM believes will ultimately lower fuel prices. The regulatory body points to international examples, such as Germany, where similar data-sharing policies have successfully reduced petrol costs by two to three cents per liter. The government is now considering how to implement this system, including whether to appoint a public entity or a private company through a competitive tender process to manage the data distribution to third-party applications.

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Based on reporting by nu. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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