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Starmer Vows Fair Heating Oil Prices Amid Crisis

3/12/2026

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Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer says he will prevent heating oil suppliers from exploiting the Middle East crisis during his Belfast visit.
Prices must be fair, transparent, and justifiable, as two-thirds of Northern Ireland homes rely on heating oil.
With rising global oil prices, Starmer warned of financial strain on families and said the Competition and Markets Authority will investigate price increases.

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Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer says he will prevent heating oil suppliers from exploiting the Middle East crisis during his Belfast visit.
Prices must be fair, transparent, and justifiable, as two-thirds of Northern Ireland homes rely on heating oil.
With rising global oil prices, Starmer warned of financial strain on families and said the Competition and Markets Authority will investigate price increases.