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Competition watchdog probes complaints over sudden heating oil price hikes

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) said it had kicked off a review after receiving ‘troubling reports’ from customers.

Evening Standard · Mar 11

‘Troubling reports’ of sudden heating oil price hikes and cancelled orders across UK

Chancellor Rachel Reeves said she was working with the watchdog to tackle ‘any price gouging’

The Independent UK · Mar 11

CMA to investigate heating oil suppliers over ‘blatant profiteering’ from Iran war

Competition watchdog says it will look into ‘concerning reports’ to see if they breach consumer protection laws

The Guardian - UK · Mar 11

Millions in England to pay higher water bills after suppliers appeal

Anglian, Southern, Wessex and South East allowed to raise charges more than originally permitted by watchdog

The Guardian - UK · Mar 10

Five water firms to hike customer bills by less than they wanted after ruling

Anglian Water, Northumbrian Water, South East Water, Southern Water and Wessex Water will be allowed an average increase of 2.2% in customer bills.

Evening Standard · Mar 10

Heating oil warning issued as costs soar amid Iran war

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The Independent UK · Mar 10

Competition watchdog warns suppliers over soaring heating oil costs

Sudden volatility in the global oil trade has caused prices to spike by up to £100 in the past week alone.

Evening Standard · Mar 9

Almost a third of people in England use private dentists amid NHS dental crisis

Exclusive: Watchdog finds sharp rise in number of poorer households forced to pay for fillings and extractions

The Guardian - UK · Mar 9

UK’s private dentistry market faces review after price jumps of more than 23%

CMA says it wants to ensure market ‘working well for consumers’ as more Britons forced to seek private care

The Guardian - UK · Mar 5

Private dentist market review launched by watchdog after Chancellor’s plea

Rachel Reeves urged the CMA last November to launch a review of private dentistry in a bid to ease the cost of living.

Evening Standard · Mar 5