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Residents Battle Heating Oil Price Gouging Amid Conflict

3/15/2026

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Residents in south-east England report unfair heating oil practices amid the ongoing Middle East conflict.
Maria Norcott from Kent and David Knight from Surrey say their prepaid oil orders were canceled and suppliers attempted to charge inflated prices.
After media inquiries, both suppliers agreed to honor their original contracts.
Energy Secretary Ed Miliband said the government will not tolerate profiteering and the competition watchdog is ready to intervene.

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Residents in south-east England report unfair heating oil practices amid the ongoing Middle East conflict.
Maria Norcott from Kent and David Knight from Surrey say their prepaid oil orders were canceled and suppliers attempted to charge inflated prices.
After media inquiries, both suppliers agreed to honor their original contracts.
Energy Secretary Ed Miliband said the government will not tolerate profiteering and the competition watchdog is ready to intervene.