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Fuel Oil: Reserves

Asked by Ben Obese-JectyConservativeDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled Answered 27 April 2026UIN 129040

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment has he made of the surety of heating oil supply for October 2026 onwards.

Answered by Martin McCluskey

The Government keeps the security of heating oil supply under close and continuous review. The UK benefits from strong and diverse security of fuel supplies, including heating oil. While heating oil markets can experience periods of operational pressure, supply continues to be available through established domestic and international supply routes. The Government works closely with the sector to monitor supply, demand and delivery conditions and will continue to monitor the position closely as the heating season approaches.

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