Heating oil is and will remain an important resource for many households in Germany, especially in the winter months. But how are prices developing in your region? At news.de you can find out more about the current situation on the heating oil market and tips on what to consider when buying heating oil.
How are heating oil prices currently developing? Bild: Adobe – m.mfoto
The energy situation in Germany has not only changed since the war in Ukraine, and yet last year we spoke in detail here for the first time about prices, consumption and savings opportunities for Germany’s top resource gas. One energy source, which is still important for many households in winter, was less of a focus: heating oil.
Heating oil prices, delivery times and forecasts for price developments fluctuate constantly in the Federal Republic and differ not only from day to day, but sometimes also very strongly from city to city. Today, on 02/07/2023, 100 liters cost on average in Baden-Württemberg 100,14 Euro. How exactly is the heating oil price in Freiburg im Breisgau and what are the current delivery times?
City of Freiburg im Breisgau: This is how much heating oil currently costs on February 7th, 2023
If you buy heating oil now, you pay on average for 100 liters in the city of Freiburg im Breisgau 99,84 Euro. This puts the price in Freiburg im Breisgau above the average for Baden-Württemberg. So if the trend continues, it might be worth taking a look at the cities and counties in your area. Note that this value refers to the purchase of 3000 liters. The price varies accordingly if you purchase a different quantity of heating oil.
The data in the table below shows the average price per 100 liters, combining the areas of all postcodes from the entire city district (last updated on 02/07/2023).
| quantity purchased | Price for 100 liters |
|---|---|
| 500 Liter | 111,86 Euro |
| 1000 Liter | 104,60 Euro |
| 1500 Liter | 102,22 Euro |
| 2000 Liter | 101,03 Euro |
| 2500 Liter | 100,32 Euro |
| 3000 Liter | 99,84 Euro |
| 5000 Liter | 99,13 Euro |
Those: heizoel24.de
The heating oil price development in the last month in Freiburg im Breisgau
In order to be able to classify the purchase prices for heating oil correctly, it is always worth taking a look at the price development. The table below gives you an overview of the average prices in Freiburg im Breisgau over the last month. The starting point here is a purchased quantity of 3000 liters and the price given is for 100 liters.
| Datum | Preis |
|---|---|
| 06.02.2023 | 100,77 |
| 05.02.2023 | 102,49 |
| 04.02.2023 | 102,31 |
| 03.02.2023 | 102,69 |
| 02.02.2023 | 104,09 |
| 01.02.2023 | 109,51 |
| 31.01.2023 | 108,44 |
| 30.01.2023 | 111,07 |
| 29.01.2023 | 113,82 |
| 28.01.2023 | 113,88 |
| 27.01.2023 | 113,91 |
| 26.01.2023 | 112,92 |
| 25.01.2023 | 114,60 |
| 24.01.2023 | 118,48 |
| 23.01.2023 | 117,69 |
| 22.01.2023 | 116,49 |
| 21.01.2023 | 116,50 |
| 20.01.2023 | 115,70 |
| 19.01.2023 | 113,95 |
| 18.01.2023 | 114,28 |
| 17.01.2023 | 114,90 |
| 16.01.2023 | 115,64 |
| 15.01.2023 | 115,38 |
| 14.01.2023 | 115,40 |
| 13.01.2023 | 115,40 |
| 12.01.2023 | 115,04 |
| 11.01.2023 | 114,35 |
| 10.01.2023 | 113,48 |
| 09.01.2023 | 115,92 |
| 08.01.2023 | 115,05 |
| 07.01.2023 | 115,05 |
The barometer for the city of Freiburg im Breisgau: price level, delivery time and purchasing activity
Today’s price level is very low compared to the average price level of last year. Ordering heating oil is currently relatively unproblematic, although the average delivery time is currently a patient 44 working days in Freiburg im Breisgau. Price developments on the market are currently being observed very closely by consumers. Purchasing activity in relation to heating oil is currently very high in the city. Accordingly, it can be summarized as follows:
| price level | delivery time | purchase activity |
|---|---|---|
| very low | lang | very high |
State subsidies for heating oil: up to 2000 euros per household!
As part of the massive cost explosions in the energy sector, the government has also announced subsidy options for heating oil and pellets. However, this does not happen automatically, but must be done by submitting an application. It is currently said that aid of up to 2000 euros can then be paid out per household. Anyone who can prove with an invoice that the price has at least doubled compared to the previous year’s purchase is eligible for a subsidy. However, there is no money from the state if the increase in heating costs compared to the previous year is less than 100 euros.
The application must be submitted to the appropriate authority at federal state level. In the case of a tenancy, the affidavit on the correctness of the fuel bill is submitted by the tenant, to whom the discharge must also be passed on. The federal government is planning a total of 1.8 billion euros for this relief measure.
Which type of heating oil is the best?
In addition to the older standard oil, there are now also low-sulphur heating oils as well as bio or premium variants. Although higher-quality oils can deviate from the average prices and thus put a greater strain on the wallet in the short term, they can have a positive effect on the service life of the heating system in the long term. If your heating system has a green cap, you should only use low-sulphur heating oils anyway. However, if you want to switch to Bio or Premium, you are advised to only do this in consultation with a heating professional or the manufacturer of the system.
“How does Germany heat up?” Heating oil consumption in the Federal Republic and in Baden-Württemberg
The reason for the fluctuating prices lies apart from economic-political developments and the stock market events in the locally different consumption. According to the study by the Federal Association of Energy and Water Industries (BDEW) “How does Germany heat?” (2019), less than 100,000 residential buildings in Saxony-Anhalt and the three city states are heated with oil, whereas in Bavaria, North Rhine-Westphalia and Baden-Württemberg is more than a million.The age of the heating systems for consumption also plays a role, which, particularly in the south of the state, are often older than 25. So it is hardly surprising that with such different demand the price development is affected – and that can be very expensive for many. However, if you prepare well for your heating oil order and always keep an eye on the prices, you can save a lot!
In the Federal Republic of Germany, the proportion in the BDEW study for oil (central heating, oil stoves) in residential buildings is 30.4%. This means that a total of 5.8 million residential buildings in Germany have to be supplied with heating oil. Baden-Wuerttemberg With one million residential buildings heated with oil and a share of 41.8%, it is one of the largest consumers of heating oil in the republic.
So you can save regardless of the price of oil
1. Avoid emergency orders: If you wait too long to order, you will either end up in the cold at some point or will no longer have the opportunity to buy at a good price. Therefore, order in good time so that you can observe the fluctuations and decide to buy on a day when the price is cheap.
2. Cooperate with family, neighbors and acquaintances: When ordering heating oil, it is not just the daily price development per liter that is important, but also the quantity that you buy! Talk to neighbors, family members and acquaintances about whether they might want to join forces with you for a collective order. Everyone involved can only benefit from this!
3. Follow the heating oil market all year round: A look into the past shows that particularly low prices cannot be traced back to a specific time of year. In addition to seasonal consumption, global political and global economic developments play a major role. Therefore, check the prices at regular intervals throughout the year so that you don’t miss the right period.
4. Save in the long term through modernization: Compared to old models, modern oil condensing boilers can bring about annual savings in the double-digit percentage range. Switching to other resources also achieves even higher savings yields and is also subsidized by the state.
The heating oil prices in this article are updated once a day (last on 02/07/2023 at 08:52). Please note that prices can change during the day. Please save this website as a bookmark in your browser to stay informed about the current price developments in Freiburg im Breisgau.
Energy is not only a topic on everyone’s lips, it is now also a question of your wallet: if you are planning to switch from oil to gas, for example, you will also find exciting information about gas consumption here on news.de.
+++ Editorial note: The current data on price development and delivery times are provided by heizoel24.de provided and automatically processed by us. Additional information comes from the study “How does Germany heat up?” (2019) of the Federal Association of Energy and Water Management eV (BDEW). If you have any comments or questions, please contact [email protected]news.de. +++
follow News.de already at Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and YouTube? Here you will find the latest news, the latest videos and the direct line to the editors.
roj/news.de
receive notifications
