DTIC calls for public comments on block exemptions for energy suppliers, users

Following the declaration of a National State of Disaster to address the energy crisis, Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Ebrahim Patel on March 8 published draft exemptions from certain parts of competition laws, to enable companies to collaborate on energy matters. Patel has, in terms of Section 10(10) of the Competition Act, gazetted a notice calling for the public to comment on the draft block exemptions for energy suppliers and users.