Ticket reseller StubHub to refund customers for not showing buyers full prices
StubHub UK has been ordered to pay a £900,000 fine and provide refunds to over 50,000 customers for failing to display total ticket prices upfront. The Competition and Markets Authority identified this as a breach of consumer protection laws regarding 'drip pricing'.
Why it matters
This enforcement action highlights the growing regulatory crackdown on deceptive online pricing practices that obscure the true cost of goods and services from consumers.
Image source, Getty Images By Faarea Masud Business reporter Published 23 June 2026, 07:27 BST Updated 8 hours ago Ticket reseller StubHub UK has been ordered to refund more than 50,000 customers and pay a £900,000 fine for not showing people the total price upfront when buying tickets.
The report relies on official statements from the regulator and the company, maintaining a neutral, factual tone.
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