New gas or oil heating? Consumer advocates point to rising energy costs. Since January 1, 2024, the CO2 price for natural gas and heating oil per ton has been 45 euros.
“A further increase is planned for the coming years,” says the Hamburg consumer advice center. In addition to energy prices and the associated taxes and duties, individual energy consumption is a decisive factor for the costs incurred. For example, retroactively insulating a house can save more than 40 percent on heating costs.