prices in France this Thursday December 26, 2024

With the global economy constantly changing, fuel prices in France continue to be a major concern for motorists. During this end-of-year period, it is interesting to look at recent fluctuations in the prices of the main types of fuels found at gas pumps: Unleaded 98 (E5), Unleaded 95 (E5), Unleaded 95 (E10), BioEthanol E85, Diesel (B7) and LPG.

Lead Free 98 (E5): Apparent stability but nuances to consider

Currently, the price of Unleaded 98 (E5) stands at €1.847/l. If we observe stability over a week, over a longer period, we see slight movements: an increase of 0.9 cents/l over the month, or a modest 0.50%. However, over one year, the price decreased slightly by 0.7 cents/l (-0.40%). These variations, although modest, indicate a market where prices are holding steady with small fluctuations possibly influenced by crude oil costs and tax policies.

Unleaded 95 (E5): A slight reduction which relieves the wallet

Unleaded 95 (E5) is an example of relative stability, although it has suffered a recent decline. With a current price of €1.764/l, its price fell by 0.8 cents/l (-0.50%) over one week and by 0.1 cents/l over the month (-0.10%). More significantly, the reduction over the year is 4.0 cents/l, which represents a reduction of 2.20% for regular consumers of this type of fuel. These reductions could be attributed to lower taxes or adjustments in the international oil market.

Lead Free 95 (E10): Slight fluctuations and affordable cost

Unleaded 95 (E10) is also seeing interesting developments. Currently at €1.744/l, its price remains unchanged for the week, but shows an increase of 1.0 cents/l (0.60%) over the month. However, compared to the previous year, it shows a decrease of 3.2 cents/l (-1.80%), indicating a general downward trend, favoring consumers looking for a slightly more affordable fuel than Unleaded. 98.

BioEthanol E85: A significant reduction, an advantage for flex-fuel vehicles

BioEthanol E85, for its part, offers one of the most notable reductions on the market. It appears at €0.804/l. If the weekly and monthly drops are slight at -0.2 cents/l (-0.20%) and -0.3 cents/l (-0.40%) respectively, the drop over one year is impressive: -18 .5 cents/l (-18.70%). This could be explained by an increase in production due to sustainable agriculture and incentive policies aimed at promoting renewable fuels.

Diesel (B7): A significant annual decline but recent increases

Diesel (B7), which remains the choice of many motorists due to its generally lower price, has a current price of €1.676/l. Although it did not change this week, it increased by 0.5 cents/l (0.30%) during the month. However, compared to last year, the price of diesel decreased by 8.2 cents/l (-4.70%). This annual decline can be attributed to fluctuating demand and new regulations on CO2 emissions.

LPG: An increasing trend

The price of LPG, set at €1.011/l, recorded a notable increase of 0.8 cents/l (0.80%) both over one week and over one month. This growing trend is accentuated with an increase of 3.0 cents/l (+3.10%) over the year. Growing interest in alternative fuels and gas-powered cars could explain these steady increases, despite other declines seen in conventional fuels.

In conclusion, while some fuels like BioEthanol E85 continue to see their prices fall significantly, others like LPG and Diesel (B7) show recent increases despite long-term declines. The automobiles