Heating oil prices in Delmenhorst: Most expensive price in months!

Heating oil prices in Delmenhorst: Most expensive price in months!

With the turn of the year, heating oil prices are at the top of the agenda for many households in Lower Saxony. You currently pay an impressive 91.63 euros for 100 liters of heating oil in Delmenhorst - that's above the Lower Saxony average of 89.44 euros [news.de]. The price development in the last few days shows that prices fluctuated slightly, but remained largely stable.

Since December 1, 2025, prices have developed as follows:

• 1. Dezember: 94,28 Euro
• 15. Dezember: 91,46 Euro
• 24. Dezember: 91,41 Euro

However, there are currently signs of a declining market as purchasing activity in Delmenhorst is described as very low. The average delivery time is also 27 working days.

Purchase prices and savings options

The experts have some tips for anyone who wants to save on heating oil. This includes avoiding emergency orders, collecting orders from neighbors and monitoring the market all year round. If you also modernize your heating system, you can also save money in the long term. In Lower Saxony, around 18.3% of residential buildings use heating oil - a figure that is 30.4% in Germany as a whole, as tecson.de adds.

Compared to previous months, heating oil prices are currently on the rise, supported primarily by geopolitical unrest and strong economic growth in the USA. Oil prices for fuel have risen in the last few days, which is pushing heating oil prices moderately upwards. A look at current oil prices shows that Brent crude oil is now at USD 62.4 per barrel, while WTI crude oil is at USD 58.4.

But what about price fluctuations? Historically, heating oil prices move in waves. Between 2002 and 2022, prices in Germany were between around 0.35 euros and 0.95 euros per liter. The war in Ukraine led to a significant increase of over two euros per liter in spring 2022, which, however, declined, as heizoel24.de recognizes. However, uncertainty regarding future price trends remains due to weak demand and changing market conditions.

Whether it is worth buying now is up to each individual. A careful price comparison is always advisable, especially given the significant price fluctuations between providers. For anyone who wants to stay evenly warm during the cold season, it is important to keep an eye on prices and keep an eye on the already rising heating costs.