Since the middle of last week, domestic fuel oil prices in France have remained at particularly low levels. Stability notably due to the calm which reigns on the oil markets. Known for their volatility, fuel oil prices in France are, however, likely to soar at any time, particularly with the arrival of cold days.
This Monday, November 18, ordinary fuel oil is exactly 1.110 euros per liter, according to the specialized site Prixfioul.fr. As for the superior, it is sold on average at 1.129 euros per liter. Whether for ordinary or superior fuel oil, the prices indicated on this platform are exactly the same as those recorded at the end of last week.
For its part, the Fioulreduc site displays an average price of 1.102 euros per liter. According to this online comparator, today's price is at the same level as that observed on Sunday. Finally, on the Fioulmarket site, fuel oil is sold for 1,109 euros on average for a purchase of 1,000 liters. For this platform too, the daily price has been unchanged for several days now.
Where to find the cheapest domestic fuel oil in France this Monday?
According to the Fioulreduc.fr platform, which compares the prices of domestic fuel oil between regions, it is in Franche-Comté that we find the cheapest price in France today, with 1,056 euros on average for a purchase of 1,000 liters. Conversely, it is in Auvergne that the price is the highest in the entire country, with 1,135 euros for an order of 1,000 liters. For comparison, the difference in prices between Franche-Comté and Auvergne amounts to 79 euros for a purchase of 1,000 liters.
For several days, the prices of domestic fuel oil in France have therefore remained at particularly attractive levels. The opportunity for households using this energy for heating to stock up at a lower price, knowing that prices risk soaring at any time. Indeed, during this time of the year, demand becomes significant, which has an impact on prices throughout France.
In addition to demand, oil prices also play an essential role in the evolution of fuel prices. For several days, these prices have been stable. However, as oil markets are known for their instability, crude prices can quickly go up or down again. According to the specialized site Prixdubaril, Brent from the North Sea is quoted at $71.32 this Monday morning, while West Texas Intermediate (WTI) is at $67.14 per barrel.
