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E.On’s takeover of Ovo given all clear by competition watchdog

UK · 2026-10-01

Key takeaway

E.On's acquisition of Ovo is cleared by the UK competition watchdog, creating the UK's largest electricity supplier.

  1. Step 1 · The triggerThe CMA approves E.On's acquisition of Ovo, clearing the way for the deal to complete.
  2. Step 2 · Knock-onE.On becomes the UK's largest electricity supplier, increasing its market share and concentration in energy retail.
  3. Step 3 · Knock-onThe enlarged supplier has greater bargaining power in wholesale procurement and can influence retail pricing and contract terms for SMEs.
  4. Step 4 · Reaches youUK SMEs face a more concentrated supplier market, with potential for less competitive pricing and fewer alternative offers at contract renewal.

The trigger is reported by the source below. The steps that follow are Branch²’s traced reasoning — how the shock could reach a business like yours, not a prediction.

Source: The Independent Business

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