Iran war impacts heating oil bills for homeowners
Some residents say they have seen prices more than double since the conflict started.
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"You have to look at the pennies and see how far they stretch and if they don't stretch, then what do you do?"
— Pauline Trubody , Other
"It's unbelievable."
— Ruth Goodman , Other
"Jet fuel has doubled in price since the conflict and most of the reason why is because Europe last year depended on about 40% of jet fuel coming from the Middle East."
— Ken Cronin , Executive
"At the moment, we would say the best policy is to only order what you really need."
— John Weedon , Executive
Key People
Director of Cornish distributor oil Mitchell and Webber, commenting on pricing trends.
Chief executive of the UK and Ireland Fuel Distribution Association.
A resident in Porkellis near Helston expressing concerns about rising heating oil costs.
A resident in Shortlanesend near Truro who questions the justification for high heating oil prices.
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Some residents say they have seen prices more than double since the conflict started.
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