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Heating oil market to be better regulated under plans to help households
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Fusion42 · 14 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
The UK Government will strengthen regulation and consumer protections in the heating oil market following a Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) study highlighting unfair treatment of households during recent price surges caused by the Middle East conflict. New measures include adopting a code of conduct and reviewing minimum order volume practices.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Climate Tech, and 3 sources have reported it between 13 Oct 2026 and 14 Oct 2026.
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You must prepare for tighter rules on heating oil sales as the UK government moves to protect consumers beyond the grid. Suppliers now face scrutiny on order sizes and price fairness that could reshape your pricing strategies.
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3 sources · first reported 13 Oct 2026 · latest 14 Oct 2026
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