Heating prices in Germany forecast to rise by 15 percent in 2025

According to a new assessment from co2online, heating prices in Germany will rise by an average of 15 percent before the winter of 2025 is up. Here’s what residents need to know:

How much will heating bills cost in Germany for 2025?

An assessment from co2online, a government-funded company aiming to reduce energy consumption, has concluded that natural gas bills (Erdgas) will increase by an average of 15 percent in 2025, to around 1.180 euros for a property of 70 square metres.

District heating costs (Fernwärme) are likely to increase by an average of 2 percent to 1.225 euros for 2025, and domestic fuel oil (Heizöl) costs will increase by an average of 3 percent to 1.055 euros. The average cost of wood pellets (Holzpellets) will increase by 20 percent to 740 euros, and the cost of running heat pumps (Wärmepumpen) will rise by 5 percent to 715 euros.

9 out of 10 households can reduce their bills

However, according to co2online’s assessment, nine out of 10 households in Germany should be able to reduce their energy bills by an average of 400 euros for 2025.

“Simply by setting the room temperature and heating curve correctly, ventilating properly with the heating turned down, and reducing hot water consumption, up to 10 percent of energy could be saved in the short term,” co2online explained.

A heating curve is the relationship between your household heating system and the outside temperature, and determines the temperature you have to set your boiler to heat water. Taking a little time to look at a heating curve chart and determine the optimum temperature for your property could save you money on your utilities.

Changing energy supplier is also a good option

Changing energy providers is also a good way to reduce costs - and now is a good time to do it. In early September, gas prices in Germany dropped to their lowest level since the start of 2025 and price comparison website Verivox urged consumers to take advantage of the new, lower rates by changing suppliers.

Gas prices in Germany sat at an average of 10 cents per kilowatt hour in spring 2025, fell to around nine cents per kWh in early summer, and fell again to just 3,3 cents per kWh in August.

Changing energy suppliers in Germany is a quick and easy process, as your new provider will do most of the work. All you need to do is select a new company and provide them with some details (usually including the details of your bank account, meter number and estimated usage). They will then contact your previous energy supplier to cancel your contract and set everything up in time to ensure a smooth transition.