HC Deb 27 October 1947 vol 443 cc32-3W
122. Mr. Erroll

asked the Minister of Fuel and Power what is the current controlled price for fuel oil delivered into ships' bunkers; and the price for fuel oil for land installations.

Mr. Robens

The present price of fuel oil delivered into ships bunkers at main installations is 84s. 6d. a ton for the heaviest marine fuel oil grades and 90s. a ton for the grade known as heavy fuel oil which is also used extensively inland. The price of heavy fuel oil delivered to consumers' premises for inland use varies from about 158s. a ton to about 168s. a ton, according to the location of the point of delivery, and is subject to rebates varying from about 5s. to 15s. a ton, according to the- annual quantities purchased.