Written question asked by Angus MacDonald (Liberal Democrat) on Friday, 15 May 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 19 May 2026. It was answered by Martin McCluskey (Labour) on Tuesday, 26 May 2026 on behalf of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.
Heating Oil: Price Caps
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment his department has made of the potential merits of introducing a price cap on domestic heating oil for households that are not connected to the gas grid.
- Answer
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The Government has announced its intention to introduce new consumer protections in the heating oil market. The Competition and Markets Authority is currently examining how the market is working for consumers, with its final report expected in June.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 1802
- Session
- 2026-27
- Subjects
- Housing Fuel oil Natural gas Price caps
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- 2026-05-26 17:18:04 +0100
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