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- Treasury Minister Chris Thomas told Tynwald that contingency plans are ready despite a 70% rise in heating prices and diesel at 189p and petrol at 154p.
- Thomas said the government is monitoring impacts, does not expect disruption, and not provide subsidies, while keeping vulnerable-customer registers with suppliers.
- MHK Lawrie Hooper warned that filling a 900-litre heating-oil tank now costs £400 more than three months ago and urged urgent winter aid.
