Question to the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero:

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, if she will set out a timeline for establishing a regulatory regime for the heating oil market in line with recommendations by the Competition and Markets Authority.

The Government is commitment to creating a fairer, more resilient and trusted heating oil market, which delivers stronger consumer protections while preserving competition and security of supply.

In our formal response to the CMA heating oil report on, published on 13 October, we announced plans to regulate the heating oil market for the first time. We will spend time getting this right; building a robust evidence base, extensive engagement with key stakeholders, and ensuring we have the right legislative framework to take this forward.

In the meantime, we will work with industry to strengthen consumer protection measures in existing Codes of Conduct, which set rules for the sector.