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Government Faces Backlash Over Rising Heating Oil Prices

3/18/2026

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Charities and rural MPs criticized the government for inadequate heating oil regulation as prices rise amid the Iran war.
Labour MP Joe Morris expressed anger.
Energy Secretary Ed Miliband announced plans to support vulnerable households.
The Crisis and Resilience Fund will distribute aid via local authorities starting April 1.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves pledged to protect consumers amid rising costs of red diesel and fertilizers.

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Charities and rural MPs criticized the government for inadequate heating oil regulation as prices rise amid the Iran war.
Labour MP Joe Morris expressed anger.
Energy Secretary Ed Miliband announced plans to support vulnerable households.
The Crisis and Resilience Fund will distribute aid via local authorities starting April 1.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves pledged to protect consumers amid rising costs of red diesel and fertilizers.