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Asda takeover may lead to higher petrol prices, CMA warns
Many of Asda’s and EG’s petrol stations are located in the same parts of the UK - with the authority stating that it is now concerned that the deal could lead to higher prices for motorists in these locations
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The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has raised concerns that the £6.8bn takeover of Asda could lead to higher petrol prices in some areas of the UK.
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