Heating Oil

Heating Oil

Heating oil: buy smart, store right, save

When is the price good, which heating oil fits and how do you get more from every litre? We explain plainly what matters , and say openly where things are heading.

Said honestly
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What it’s about

Heating oil is a matter of planning

Unlike filling up a car, you buy heating oil in large amounts and as a stock. The price changes daily with the crude oil market. Those who fill the tank in good time, not only in the cold winter, often save noticeably.

Add to that the right type of oil, safe storage and a few tricks for saving. That is exactly what we work through here, step by step.

Said honestly: where things are heading

We are glad to help you buy and save smartly on heating oil. Just as honestly, we say: oil heating is a phase-out model. Under Germany’s Building Energy Act (GEG), since 2024 new heating systems may only be run with a growing share of renewable energy; pure oil and gas heating will be retired in the long run.

Existing oil heating may keep running and be repaired, but anyone building new or doing a major renovation should look at alternatives such as a heat pump or hybrid solutions. So heating oil stays relevant for years for existing systems, but it is not a technology of the future. We give you the facts, the decision stays with you.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions about heating oil

When is heating oil cheapest?
Tends to be in the warmer half of the year when demand is low. Ordering early and in larger amounts often helps.
Which heating oil for modern boilers?
Low-sulphur heating oil, usually required for condensing technology.
Does oil heating have a future?
Existing systems may keep running, but the Building Energy Act steers away from purely fossil heating. Honestly: a phase-out model.

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