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Written question asked by Navendu Mishra (Labour) on Monday, 15 June 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 17 June 2026. It was answered by Martin McCluskey (Labour) on Tuesday, 23 June 2026 on behalf of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.


Natural Gas: Prices

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, pursuant to the Answer of 9 June 2026 to Question 5439 on Natural Gas: Prices, what data his Department holds on changes to bills for consumers connected to communal heat networks since gas prices increased following the situation in the Middle East; and what measures are being put in place to protect those consumers from increases in prices.

Answer

Ofgem as the regulator for heat networks has launched an online registration platform to capture information about heat networks. Authorised networks have until January 2027 to submit data, including on pricing. Ofgem has also issued a request for information to heat network suppliers.

The Department continues to consider all options available to mitigate higher prices.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
9714
Session
2026-27
Related items
Natural Gas: Prices
Tuesday, 9 June 2026
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Natural gas Prices Heat networks
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
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