> But it may also be Reliance cross subsidizing from its retail business - selling at a loss in order to force rivals out of the market. > That would be an ama

> But it may also be Reliance cross subsidizing from its retail business - selling at a loss in order to force rivals out of the market. > That would be an amazing play because they can destroy the existing distribution channel, then replace the small shops at the end of it in a few years by rolling out their own small stores with very low prices and while increasing the wholesale price they now control so the family owned small stores can't compete. Wouldn't this be considered anti-competitive behaviour by most antitrust legislation? Price dumping to force competitors out of the market is a big no-no as far as I know but I might be absolutely wrong as a layman.