Japanese companies warned against price fixing amid wave of food-price hikes
By Sachiko Sakamaki ( September 2, 2026, 06:55 GMT | Insight) -- The Japanese competition regulator warned companies against coordinating price increases ahead of price rises for food products set to take effect in September and October. In an unusual warning, a senior Japan Fair Trade Commission official told reporters on Wednesday that companies should make pricing decisions independently and avoid coordinating with rivals. Any cartel conduct would face strict enforcement under the Antimonopoly Act, Hiroo Iwanari said.The Japanese competition regulator warned companies against coordinating price increases ahead of price rises for food products set to take effect in September and October....
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