UK’s heating oil households need stronger protection, watchdog finds

The UK Competition Authority recommends a new regulatory regime for heating oil suppliers to better protect off-grid households following its market study

On 15 July 2026, the UK Competition and Markets Authority published the findings of its market study into the home heating oil sector, launc

North Devon MP backs watchdog's call to protect heating oil customers

A new national report which calls for better regulation of the heating oil sector to prevent extreme prices and help customers has been back

Heating oil customers to get up to £350 compensation for cancelled orders

Watchdog says about 1,700 people were affected during a price surge triggered by the Middle East crisis Heating oil customers whose deliveri

Not possible to compensate everyone hit by heating oil price hikes – minister

Minister for energy consumers Martin McCluskey said however some firms had voluntarily compensated customers after prices soared earlier thi

Governments Worldwide Shield Households From Rising Energy Costs

April 7 – Governments worldwide are trying to shield consumers from soaring energy costs resulting from the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran. Here’s

Heating oil shock for households as 900 litres jumps by almost £100 in a week