The authorities are investigating whether the pipe producers engaged in
price fixing in 2006, when and by how much they lifted prices and whether they
divvied up regional markets among themselves in an effort not to compete with
each other. GVH said the inquiry should be completed within the next six months,
but cautioned that if the matter turns out to be more complex, the investigation
could be extended by another six months.
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