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CMA response to economic impacts of the conflict in the Middle East
How the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is responding to the economic impacts of the conflict in the Middle East.
The CMA is taking action in response to competition and consumer protection issues in the UK arising from the conflict in the Middle East. This page will be updated with links to announcements about this work.
The CMA has written to the Chancellor to set out its action to monitor pricing pressures, protect consumers and ensure competition is working effectively.
Heating oil
We completed a market study into the retail supply of heating oil for domestic use in the UK.
Road fuel
We are closely monitoring petrol and diesel prices.
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Published 18 March 2026
Last updated 15 July 2026
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Heating oil market study final report published.
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Heating oil market study published.
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First published.