After a decline followed by an increase, domestic fuel prices are now on a stable trend. However, this curve risks being ephemeral, since the prices of this fuel are subject to uncertain factors. However, homes that heat with oil can still make some savings with current prices.
This Thursday, November 21, ordinary fuel oil is exactly 1.109 euros per liter, according to the specialized site Prixfioul.fr. As for the superior, it is sold on average at 1.128 euros per liter. For this platform, it is only today that prices have increased, unlike other specialized sites, which showed an increase on Wednesday.
For its part, the Fioulreduc site displays an average price of 1.109 euros per liter. According to this online comparator, on the other hand, today's price is almost the same as that recorded during the last few days. Finally, on the Fioulmarket site, fuel oil is sold for 1,102 euros on average for a purchase of 1,000 liters. For this platform too, today's price is exactly the same as that observed on Wednesday.
Where to find the cheapest domestic fuel oil in France this Thursday?
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 1,062 euros on average for a purchase of 1,000 liters. Conversely, it is in Champagne-Ardenne that the price is the highest in the entire country, with 1,138 euros for an order of 1,000 liters. For comparison, the difference in prices between Franche-Comté and Champagne-Ardenne amounts to 76 euros for a purchase of 1,000 liters.
For homes heating with oil, there is always time to save money. In fact, the prices currently in force are among the lowest of the year. With the weather getting colder and colder, demand will increase, which will inevitably have an impact on prices. By analyzing the evolution of prices for this fuel in recent years, we note that the highest levels are recorded between December and February.
In addition to demand, a probable increase in oil prices would also impact fuel oil prices in France. For now, the oil markets appear calm. According to the specialized site Prixdubaril, Brent from the North Sea is quoted at $73.58 this Thursday morning, while West Texas Intermediate (WTI) is at $69.54 per barrel.