How to buy heating oil for less money?
There isn’t much that can be done about the price of heating oil, but there is one in particular bulk order you can buy heating oil cheaper because the transport costs are lower. However, these collective orders are only possible within a certain area and should therefore be organized on a neighborly basis. In addition, the difference between the amounts of heating oil that each participant purchases should not be too large. Otherwise buyers of larger shares could end up paying more than with a single delivery. Forward-looking planning also helps when saving, because only From two to four weeks in advance, heating oil dealers usually do not charge a surcharge.
By paying with cash or an EC card directly to the driver, you can save unnecessary additional costs. Paying on account can make your wallet around 30 euros easier on average, and up to 300 euros extra are due for direct debit. Many dealers also offer installment payments, but you should pay attention to the interest that may be incurred. If you need to take out an installment loan before you can no longer heat the heating in winter, follow the instructions in our “Installment loan” article.
When comparing heating oil dealers, you should pay attention to a few parameters: Is the Toll/dangerous goods flat rate already included in the price or not? The same applies to the CO2-Surcharge, which some dealers only include in the final price. Certain additives are added to premium heating oil that increase durability or improve the smell. The cost of these additives should already be included in the premium price. An exception are antifreeze additives, which are seasonally necessary.