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Competition and Market Authority's Heating Oil Market Study: Government Response

13 October 2026 · 1 other contributor

Opened by Polly Billington Lab Newcastle-under-Lyme

Business & Trade

Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.

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At a glance

Polly Billington raised concerns about competition and market authority's heating oil market study: government response in the House of Commons. Other MPs contributed to the debate.

Key points

  • The Government will regulate the heating oil sector for the first time to protect households from volatile global fossil fuel markets.
  • The Competition and Markets Authority identified gaps in consumer protections compared to those available to gas and electricity users.
  • The Government aims to strengthen consumer rights and establish a better protection framework for the heating oil market.

How the debate unfolded

MPs spoke in turn to share their views and ask questions. Here's what each person said.

Opened the debate

Polly Billington Lab Newcastle-under-Lyme

The Government is committed to regulating the heating oil sector for the first time to protect households from volatile global fossil fuel markets. The Competition and Markets Authority's (CMA) report identified gaps in consumer protections compared to those available to gas and electricity users. The Government will strengthen consumer rights, establish a stronger protection framework, and take practical steps to improve existing codes of practice, promote access to dispute resolution mechanisms, and increase consumer awareness of available support. The aim is to create a fairer, more resilient, and trusted heating oil market prioritising consumer protections while preserving competition and security of supply.

Other contributors (1)
  • Polly Billington Con Newcastle-under-Lyme

    The Government is committed to regulating the heating oil sector for the first time to protect households from volatile global fossil fuel markets. The Competition and Markets Authority's (CMA) report identified gaps in consumer protections compared to those available to gas and electricity users. The Government will strengthen consumer rights, establish a stronger protection framework, and take practical steps to improve existing codes of practice, promote access to dispute resolution mechanisms, and increase consumer awareness of available support. The aim is to create a fairer, more resilient, and trusted heating oil market prioritising consumer protections while preserving competition and security of supply.

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