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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Business
Anna Wise

Hundreds to get compensation after heating oil orders cancelled amid Iran war

Energy prices have spiked during the Iran war (Alamy/PA) - (Alamy/PA)

Hundreds of people affected by suppliers cancelling heating oil orders when energy prices spiked following the war with Iran are to receive compensation, the UK’s competition regulator has announced.

Around 800 customers have already been informed of the redress scheme, with hundreds more due to be contacted, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) said.

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