Written questions

Fuel Oil: Prices

Commons · Question 119858 · Tabled 11 Mar 2026 · Department for Energy Security and Net Zero · Official record

Answered 20 Mar 2026

Question

Asked by Steve Barclay

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what comparative assessment he has made of levels of costs for heating oil users compared to mains gas and electricity customers, in the context of price increases following the Iran conflict

Answer

Answered by Martin McCluskey, 20 Mar 2026

The Department keeps energy prices and affordability under close review across all fuels. Gas and electricity customers benefit from the energy price cap. This is already fixed for April to the end of June and limits the unit prices suppliers can charge f...