The competition regulator has initiated an investigation into the heating oil market after prices surged due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Reports indicate that some customers experienced a tripling of their usual heating oil bills.
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Regulator investigates heating oil market following price increases due to Middle East conflict
The competition regulator is investigating the heating oil market in response to significant price increases linked to the Middle East conflict. Some customers have reported that their heating oil bills have tripled.
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Heating oil suppliers told to compensate customers for price surge at start of Middle East conflict
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Regulator investigates heating oil market following price increases due to Middle East conflict