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CMA Targets Drip Pricing Amid Ticket Fee Controversy

12/27/2025

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The UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has launched a consumer protection drive against drip pricing that reveals extra fees during checkout.
Gigantic refunded affected buyers after confirming a pricing error involving a £1 restoration fee on a Gorillaz concert.
Additional fees can inflate ticket costs by up to 25%, and many fans remain unaware of these charges.
Investigations are underway into StubHub and Viagogo regarding pricing transparency.

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The UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has launched a consumer protection drive against drip pricing that reveals extra fees during checkout.
Gigantic refunded affected buyers after confirming a pricing error involving a £1 restoration fee on a Gorillaz concert.
Additional fees can inflate ticket costs by up to 25%, and many fans remain unaware of these charges.
Investigations are underway into StubHub and Viagogo regarding pricing transparency.