Why Are Firewood Prices More Expensive in the Winter?

There are three main reasons for this:

1. Seasonal demand. The demand for firewood increases in the winter as people turn to it to heat their homes.
Wood takes much longer to dry for use as firewood(kiln-dried firewood too!) in the colder, damper, winter months, this added time can also impact on ability to meet demand for the firewood as quickly.
This increased demand, and ability to meet it with the required supply, contributes to an increase in prices over the course of the winter.

2. Shorter supply . The on-hand supply of firewood can be quickly depleted by the winter demand, as more people use it, more frequently, to heat their homes.
This increases the price to re-source more firewood from forestry's during the winter, as they seek the best price for their available stock. Making the summer the best time to buy, as there is a surplus of supply, so firewood is sold by producers much more cheaply.

3. Warehousing costs. Firewood needs to be stored in a dry place until it is needed.
This can add to the cost of firewood, as the merchant faces charges for the increased requirement for storage space.

How to Save Money on Firewood Prices

If you are looking to save money on firewood prices, there are a few things you can do:

• Buy firewood in the summer. Firewood prices are typically lower in the summer when the demand is lower.
• Buy in bulk. Buying firewood in bulk can save you money per unit.
• Store firewood properly. Storing firewood appropriately will help it to keep it dry, dryness is the key to firewood burning efficiently, as the energy is not wasted by evaporating water (creating smoke, not heat).
• Consider other heating options. If you are on a fixed budget, you may want to consider other heating options, such as Ecoblaze natural wood briquettes, which are cheaper by volume, and burn more intensely.

By following these tips, you can save money on firewood prices and stay warm during the winter months.