133 Competition Complaints Filed in Mauritius in 2025–2026

Mauritius's competition watchdog has recorded 133 complaints and opened 28 formal investigations in the 2025–2026 financial year, according to figures reported by Le Défi Media. The data points to growing scrutiny of business practices on the island and a more active enforcement posture by the regulator. **Who handles competition in Mauritius?** The body responsible for enforcing competition law in Mauritius is the Competition Commission of Mauritius (CCM), an independent statutory authority established under the Competition Act 2007. Its mandate is to prevent anti-competitive behaviour — such as price-fixing, abuse of dominant market position, and cartels — and to protect consumers and businesses from unfair market practices. **What do the numbers tell us?** With 133 complaints logged and 28 investigations under way in a single financial year, the figures suggest a significant volume of market disputes being brought to the regulator's attention. Not every complaint automatically triggers a formal investigation — the CCM screens complaints before deciding whether there is sufficient grounds to proceed. The 28 investigations represent cases where the Commission found reason to look deeper. The sectors targeted, and the outcomes of these investigations, have not yet been detailed in the available report. However, in recent years the CCM has examined sectors including telecommunications, fuel distribution, construction materials, and food retail — areas where Mauritians have frequently raised concerns about pricing and limited competition. **Why does this matter?** Mauritius is a small, import-dependent economy where several key markets are dominated by a handful of large players. Limited competition can drive up prices for consumers and create barriers for smaller businesses trying to enter the market. An active competition authority acts as a check on these tendencies. The rise in complaints may reflect greater public awareness of consumer rights, easier access to the CCM's complaints mechanism, or genuine increases in anti-competitive conduct — particularly in a period where cost-of-living pressures have put pricing practices under intense public scrutiny. **What this means for consumers and businesses** For ordinary Mauritians, more investigations mean greater regulatory pressure on companies to price fairly and compete on merit. For businesses operating in Mauritius, the figures serve as a reminder that market conduct is being watched. Companies found guilty of anti-competitive practices can face significant financial penalties under the Competition Act. Further details on the specific sectors under investigation and the outcomes of concluded cases are expected as the CCM publishes its annual report. Source: Le Défi Media