Buying Firewood In Summer

The fireplace might no longer be burning, but summer is a great time of year to stock up on firewood supplies.

An unseasonally warm spring has kickstarted the UK summer. For most of us, our stoves and fireplaces will now be out of use until Autumn.

We've been monitoring firewood prices for a long time and as expected - summer presents a great opportunity to get stocked up ready for the next cold season.

Firewood prices follow a seasonal pattern, rising in winter as demand peaks. During the colder months, higher fuel consumption keeps suppliers busy, and this is reflected in prices. In summer as demand drops, there are deals to be found as suppliers lower their prices to help boost sales.

The chart below shows a seasonal view of the last year's average firewood prices per cubic meter. The difference between the highest and lowest prices was around 10% (£15 per cubic meter). With the average household burning between 2 and 5 cubic meters per season, this could mean an annual saving of around £75 - just from buying at the right time!

And it's not just about winter. Buying in summer means you'll have plenty of firewood for those evening firepits, BBQs and pizza ovens!

Although seasonality drives the overall price trends, firewood suppliers often run deals and offers throughout the year. We monitor prices daily across multiple suppliers, our email alerts will notify you when there is a significant price drop.