Competition Markets Authority

“Some 1,700 households were forced to 're-order at significantly higher prices or go without fuel' costing them up to £350”

“Wholesale oil prices jumped from around $70 a barrel at the start of Iran war in February to almost $120 a barrel by the end of March”

“average retail prices were, at their peak, 92% higher”

“Some 1.5 million households depend on heating oil”

“60% of households rely on it”

“The CMA's report on the heating oil sector follows a four-month investigation launched in March”