Fuel prices in France continue to be a major concern for many motorists. With prices at the pump regularly fluctuating, it is essential to understand the dynamics that influence these variations to be able to adapt as best as possible. In this article, we will carefully examine the recent changes in the prices of the main fuels in France: Unleaded 98, Unleaded 95, BioEthanol E85, Diesel (B7), and LPG.
Lead Free 98 (E5)
Unleaded 98, commonly used in many gasoline cars, has seen its price increase slightly in recent times. At the current price of €1.847/liter, it has seen an increase of 0.4% compared to the previous week, an increase of 0.7 cents per liter. Over one month, this increase reached 2.4%, which represents 4.4 cents more per liter. However, over a one-year period, the price of Unleaded 98 actually decreased by 1.1%, a decrease of 2.1 cents per liter.
Lead Free 95 (E5)
Unleaded 95, very popular with eco-responsible drivers looking for a slightly less expensive fuel, has a price of €1.754/liter. Here, the increase is 0.5% over one week, translating into an increase of 0.9 cents. Over the month, the price increased by 1.7% (or 2.9 cents), but looking back over the year reveals a notable decrease of 2.9% (5.3 cents). This could reflect an adaptation of markets to variations in production costs and taxes.
Lead Free 95 (E10)
This type of fuel, which contains a variable percentage of ethanol, is offered at €1,740/liter. Similar to SP95 (E5), E10 saw an increase of 0.5% this week, or 0.8 cents per liter. This upward trend continued over the month with an increase of 2.2% (3.7 cents per liter). As with SP95, an annual analysis reveals a drop of 2.7% (or 4.9 cents), which can be explained by an increase in the use of renewable energy or adjustments in production costs.
BioEthanol E85
BioEthanol E85 represents an ecological and economical alternative to gasoline. Its price is €0.810/liter. Over the past week, its price has barely changed, increasing only by 0.2 cents (+0.2%). Over one month, the price increased slightly by 1.8% (1.4 cents per liter), but over a year, E85 recorded a significant drop in its cost, to the tune of 20%, which corresponds to a decrease of 20.3 cents per liter. This drop could be due to growing popularity and support for public policies aimed at promoting green fuels.
Diesel (B7)
Diesel, still the dominant fuel in France due to the high proportion of diesel vehicles, is currently priced at €1.675/liter. A recent surge in its price was observed: +0.7% in one week (i.e. an increase of 1.2 cents), and +4.6% in one month (i.e. 7.3 cents). However, over the year, the price fell by 6.5% (11.7 cents). These fluctuations can be explained by the week of the change of seasons which often impacts the refining and logistics costs specific to diesel.
GPL
For LPG, which represents an increasingly popular option for its economic and ecological advantages, the price is €1.009/liter. It recorded an increase of 1.2% this week (+1.2 cents), and a monthly increase of 0.7% (+0.7 cents). Over one year, LPG skyrocketed by 2.9% (2.8 cents), reflecting a pricing policy linked to its greater energy efficiency and reduced pollutant emissions.
Conclusion
For French motorists, these variations in fuel prices can have an impact on the budget. While the prices of
| Today | For a week | For a month | For a year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead Free 98 (E5) | 1,847 €/l | + 0,7 cents/l (+0,40%) | + 4,4 cents/l (+2,40%) | – 2,1 cents/l (-1,10%) |
| Super 98 (E10) | 1,897 €/l | 0 cents/l (0%) | 0 cents/l (0%) | 0 cents/l (0%) |
| Lead Free 95 (E5) | 1,754 €/l | + 0,9 cents/l (+0,50%) | + 2,9 cents/l (+1,70%) | – 5,3 cents/l (-2,90%) |
| Lead Free 95 (E10) | 1,740 €/l | + 0,8 cents/l (+0,50%) | + 3,7 cents/l (+2,20%) | – 4,9 cents/l (-2,70%) |
| BioEthanol E85 | 0,810 €/l | + 0,2 cents/l (+0,20%) | + 1,4 cents/l (+1,80%) | – 20,3 cents/l (-20,00%) |
| Diesel (B7) | 1,675 €/l | + 1,2 cents/l (+0,70%) | + 7,3 cents/l (+4,60%) | – 11,7 cents/l (-6,50%) |
| GPL | 1,009 €/l | + 1,2 cents/l (+1,20%) | + 0,7 cents/l (+0,70%) | + 2,8 cents/l (+2,90%) |
