Skip to main content

Written question asked by Chris Kane (Labour) on Wednesday, 20 May 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 1 June 2026. It was answered by Martin McCluskey (Labour) on Friday, 5 June 2026 on behalf of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.


Fuel Oil: Consumers

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what discussions he has had with the Competition and Markets Authority on alleged breaches of consumer law in the heating oil market.

Answer

We welcome the Competition and Markets Authority’s (CMA) commitment to urgently investigate reports from consumers about their experiences in the heating oil market. The CMA will publish the findings of its market study in June.

Ministers continue to meet regularly with the CMA and we will work together to understand its finding and develop options to increase consumer protections in the sector if required.

The CMA will not hesitate to take action if companies are found to have breached consumer protection law.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
3676
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Consumers Law Fuel oil Competition and Markets Authority
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk