Heating oil users face fuel or food winter choice'

BBC - Oct 14, 2026

It comes as ministers say they will tighten up rules on heating oil and promote competition

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Heating oil users face fuel or food winter choice'

Federal energy regulators shoot down grid operator's plan to cut power to data centers during shortfalls

Treasury fines Bank of America $1.2B for violating money laundering, sanctions law

Saudi man charged with planting 'sophisticated' recording device in OpenAI office

Iran war costing US households average of $2K each: Moody's

Judy Markey, Frank and Funny Voice on Chicago Radio, Dies at 82

Chip Stocks Tumble on A.I. Spending Fears and Rising Chinese Competition

Top Army general reassures defense industry after Driscoll, George exits

CVS to pay $315M settlement over allegations of illegally filling opioid prescriptions

Most say Trump more interested in his wealth than helping people like them: Survey

OPEC cuts oil demand projections for remainder of 2026

Vance announces plan to use wartime authority to boost fuel production at Texas refinery

Most voters see Congress as out of touch on spending despite midterm affordability pitch