Last mentioned: Mar 9, 2026
The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has cautioned heating oil suppliers against exploiting consumers as prices for the fuel skyrocket. The regulator is monitoring the market for evidence of price-fixing or anti-competitive behavior that could further burden the 1.7 million UK households reliant on off-grid heating.
The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has issued a formal warning to heating oil suppliers following a dramatic spike in prices. The regulator is monitoring the market for potential anti-competitive behavior and price gouging as millions of off-grid households face rising energy bills.
The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has issued a formal warning to heating oil suppliers against exploitative pricing as costs for off-grid consumers continue to climb. The watchdog is monitoring the sector to ensure retailers are not using market volatility as a pretext for unfair price hikes or anti-competitive behavior.
The UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has issued a formal warning to heating oil suppliers following reports of soaring costs for off-grid consumers. The regulator is signaling increased scrutiny over potential price-gouging and anti-competitive behavior in the unregulated heating fuel market.