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Rural residents back heating oil protection plan

Rural residents back heating oil protection plan
BBC Business Saturday 18 July 2026, 06:10 UTC 1 min read
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Households reliant on heating oil as a fuel source say better regulation of pricing is needed.

Households reliant on heating oil as a fuel source say better regulation of pricing is needed.
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