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Fuel Oil: Reserves

Commons · Question 129040 · Tabled 21 Apr 2026 · Department for Energy Security and Net Zero · Official record

Answered 27 Apr 2026

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Asked by Ben Obese-Jecty

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment has he made of the surety of heating oil supply for October 2026 onwards.

Answer

Answered by Martin McCluskey, 27 Apr 2026

The Government keeps the security of heating oil supply under close and continuous review. The UK benefits from strong and diverse security of fuel supplies, including heating oil. While heating oil markets can experience periods of operational pressure, ...