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Consumer Group Demands Refunds for Price-Gouged Oasis Fans

Which? alleges Ticketmaster's opaque dynamic pricing led to unexpected ticket price hikes, prompting a government investigation.

  • Fans faced ticket prices more than doubling from £148 to £355 due to dynamic pricing.
  • Which? received screenshots showing no warnings about price increases during the purchase process.
  • Ticketmaster claims pricing is set by event organizers, not the platform itself.
  • Oasis distanced themselves from the pricing strategy, stating it was managed by promoters.
  • The UK's Competition and Markets Authority has launched an investigation into the pricing practices.
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