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Alyn Smith: As the MSP of a Scottish rural constituency, households in my area and others across Scotland are far more likely to…

On the recordJune 5, 2026
As the MSP of a Scottish rural constituency, households in my area and others across Scotland are far more likely to rely on domestic fuel oil for which I note there is no price cap.
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Alyn Smith
Scottish National Party

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Statement regarding fuel price gouging investigation.

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