Scotland: National Rural NetworkResponding to the announcement that the OfT is to launch a market study into the supply of energy to homes that are off-grid, Trisha McAuley, Deputy Director and energy expert at Consumer Focus Scotland, said:
"This investigation into the market for supplying energy to households not on the gas network is welcome but long overdue. Every consumer has faced a freezing winter and higher energy prices but those not on the gas network have been hit particularly hard."
Before Christmas, heating oil prices rocketed, bringing into sharp focus problems with this market. Are you not on the gas network? Do you have any comments on this subject - we'd like to hear from you.
Send all comments to - gill.macgregor@consumerfocus.org.uk
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We paid 70p a litre for heating oil in December. How is that not blatant theft?
SAC Rural Policy Centre briefing on fuel prices
If you're interested in fuel prices, you might also be interested in this special report from the SAC Rural Policy Centre: https://www.ruralgateway.org.uk/en/node/3222
They're currently looking for your views on what politicians should be doing to minimise the impact of rising fuel costs on rural businesses and communities.