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CMA Recommends Heating Oil Protections After Prices Peak 92% Higher in West Midlands
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) recommended stronger protections for heating oil customers after prices almost doubled following the US-Israel war with Iran. The plan covers pricing transparency, cancellations, and compensation for 1,700 cancelled orders. West Midlands households, including Jemma McCarron and Nick Weaver, welcomed the proposal amid supply disruptions and soaring costs.
Jul 18, 2026 1 source