Oil price profiteering will not be tolerated, says Miliband
Ed Miliband says the competition watchdog is primed to intervene if firms use the oil price shock to "rip off" customers.
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Ed Miliband says the competition watchdog is primed to intervene if firms use the oil price shock to "rip off" customers.
MP Harriet Cross has called for an investigation into heating oil suppliers accused of doubling prices amid Middle East disruptions.
MP Harriet Cross has called for an investigation into heating oil suppliers accused of doubling prices amid Middle East disruptions.
The Competition and Markets Authority is reviewing complaints about heating oil suppliers' pricing practices following MPs' concerns.
MP Harriet Cross has called for an investigation into heating oil suppliers accused of doubling prices amid Middle East disruptions.
MP Harriet Cross has called for an investigation into heating oil suppliers accused of doubling prices amid Middle East disruptions.
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