The Antimonopoly Committee of Ukraine (AMCU) has launched monitoring measures regarding the situation on the market of light petroleum products amid rising fuel prices, ProAgro Group reports.

According to the AMCU, global quotations for oil and petroleum products have increased significantly in recent days. This trend has already been reflected in higher fuel prices at gas stations across Ukraine.

In this regard, the Committee is examining whether the actions of gas station operators during the fuel price increases in early March 2026 show any signs of violations of competition protection legislation.

In particular, on March 4 the Committee sent requests to market participants asking them to provide information necessary to determine the reasons behind the price increase. Market players were given very tight deadlines to submit the requested data.

After receiving the information, the AMCU will conduct a prompt analysis. If signs of anti-competitive practices are detected, the Committee will take the measures предусмотрені by Ukrainian legislation.

At the same time, the authority reminded that prices for light petroleum products in Ukraine are not subject to state regulation. Since the domestic fuel market is almost entirely dependent on imports, fluctuations in global prices directly affect fuel costs for consumers. The current increase in petroleum product prices has a Europe-wide character and is observed not only in Ukraine.

As previously reported, at the beginning of this month Ukraine recorded a noticeable rise in diesel fuel prices, which is a key energy resource for the agricultural sector during the spring fieldwork campaign. The increase occurred amid instability in the global energy market and growing geopolitical risks.