Mazout price or gas oil price: this is how it is established

There is no doubt that at MAES you can be sure of the lowest price for your gas oil. And as a smart consumer, you also keep an eye on the evolution of the heating oil price, in order to place your order at exactly the right time. But do you know exactly how that heating oil price is established?

Factors affecting fuel oil price

The basic factor for the heating oil price is determined by the price of a barrel of crude oil in the international market. This market price, in turn, depends on the law of supply and demand. Furthermore, the heating oil price also depends on external factors such as the evolution of the dollar exchange rate (crude oil is always traded in dollars). Finally, all kinds of taxes, contributions and excise duties also have a major impact.

Official price of heating oil protects consumers

In 1974, the government created a system of official maximum daily prices to protect consumers from overly sharp price fluctuations of petroleum products (including the gas oil you use to heat your home). To begin with, those daily prices include a fixed maximum margin for petroleum companies and suppliers. This means that MAES as a supplier of gas oil is not allowed to go above that margin, but of course we are free to go below it! In addition, the official maximum price includes contributions to the Social Heating Fund and contributions to guarantee our country’s security of supply. Finally, the price includes a 21% VAT (on the whol

The advantages of the fuel oil price system

The protective mechanism created by the government in the form of the official maximum prices, coupled with the free fuel oil market and the robust competition – as a customer, you choose which supplier you want to deal with for every order – mean that you never pay too much, and certainly not if you choose MAES. Moreover, you know where you stand at any time: the heating oil price is transparent, ‘all-in’ and clearly structured. You know it in advance and can therefore manage your heating budget optimally.

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Frequently asked questions

I want to have my fuel oil tank inspected, how do I proceed?

We no longer do fuel checks ourselves, but we can always refer you to one of our colleagues. You can always contact us for this and we will provide you with the correct information!

How should I have my fuel oil level gauged?

Contact us by mail or the contactpage and we will get back to you with all the necessary information.

How is the price of heating oil determined?

The price of heating oil always depends on several factors. Read more about it here.

How fast do you deliver?

Deliveries always depend on busy times. We try to do this as quickly as possible, usually the next working day or the working day after. In very busy periods, this can sometimes take a little longer, but we always contact you in good time.

In which region do you deliver?

Please contact us via the contact form or by mail.

What is the fuel oil / heating oil price today?

The current official daily price varies from day to day. Please contact us for the current price.

How is the price of heating oil evolving?

Contact us for a clear view on the evolution of the price of heating oil

Where can I fill up with gas oil?

With our handy stationfinder you can easily see where you can go for Gas oil. Just filter on the product and you will see the nearest stations

Still have questions about heating oil?

Feel free to contact us!

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