Energy licence modification appeals 2026
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is considering whether to grant permission to appeal to 5 energy companies against modifications made on 3 February 2026 to gas distribution licences, following Ofgem’s RIIO-3 price control decisions.
Timetable for applications for permission
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 3 March 2026 | Permission to appeal sought by 5 parties |
| 17 March 2026 | Deadline for Ofgem to lodge any submissions in relation to the applications for permission to appeal |
| 23 March 2026 | If Ofgem does not lodge any submissions, deadline for CMA to make decision whether to grant permission to appeal |
| 31 March 2026 | If Ofgem does make submissions, deadline for CMA to make decision whether to grant permission to appeal (if Ofgem lodges submissions prior to 17 March, this deadline will be 10 working days starting with the day following lodgement) |
Notices of appeal
3 March 2026: 5 licence holders have sought permission to appeal the decision by GEMA (Ofgem’s governing body) of 3 February 2026 on proposed modifications to the gas distribution licences. These licence modifications are based on Ofgem’s RIIO-3 price control decisions of 4 December 2025, which set out how much energy companies can charge their customers.
The administrative timetable for the CMA’s decision on whether to grant permission to appeal can be found above.
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Published 6 March 2026