Analysis of Fuel Prices in France: December 2024
Fuel prices in France continue to be a major concern for motorists, who are seeing a constant variation in prices at the pump. Let's review the current prices of several types of fuel while examining their recent evolution to better understand this dynamic.
1. Lead Free 98 (E5)
Currently at €1.857/l, Unleaded 98 saw its price increase by 2.9 euro cents per liter (i.e. +1.60%) over the last week. Over one month, the increase is 2.1 cents (+1.10%). However, compared to the previous year, the price fell slightly by 0.7 cents per liter (-0.40%). This reflects relative stability over a longer period despite notable weekly fluctuations.
2. Lead Free 95 (E5)
This fuel is currently sold at €1,760/l. The last week saw a small increase of 0.7 cents (+0.40%), while the price increased by 1.3 cents (+0.70%) over the past month. However, over a year, fuel actually fell by 3.0 cents per liter (-1.70%). Unleaded 95 here illustrates a long-term downward trend that could provide some relief to thrifty drivers.
3. Lead Free 95 (E10)
The E10 version of Sans Plomb 95 is slightly cheaper at €1.749/l. This category saw an increase of 2.7 cents (+1.60%) over the week, and 2.1 cents (+1.20%) over the month. However, a similar decline to E5 was observed over the year with a reduction of 3.0 cents (-1.70%).
4. Bioethanol E85
Bioethanol E85 remains one of the most affordable fuels at €0.805/l. The week saw a tiny increase of 0.2 cents (+0.20%), but a reduction of 0.5 cents (-0.60%) over the month. Over an entire year, the drop is significant with a reduction of 21.0 cents (+20.70%), making this fuel an increasingly advantageous option for cost-conscious motorists.
5. Gasoline (B7)
Diesel, which continues to be the number one choice for many diesel drivers, retails at €1,680/l. It increased by 2.4 cents (+1.40%) this week and by 2.5 cents (+1.50%) compared to the previous month. On an annual analysis, however, its price fell by 7.6 cents (-4.30%), reflecting some relief for regular users.
6. GPL
Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) is currently available for €0.999/l. It saw a slight decline of 0.5 cents (-0.50%) during the week as well as a decrease of 0.7 cents (-0.70%) over the past month. Despite this, its cost increased by 1.3 cents (+1.30%) over one year.
In conclusion
Fluctuations in fuel prices in France are influenced by various factors including global economic conditions, market demand, and national and international energy policies. Currently, French motorists can look forward to some annual drops in the price of main types of fuel such as Diesel and Unleaded 95 variants, but must prepare for weekly fluctuations.
Consumers looking to optimize their fuel costs could consider Bioethanol E85, which remains the least expensive option and has seen the biggest price drop over the past year. For regular users, staying informed of weekly and monthly price changes seems crucial in order to effectively plan their fuel costs. Ultimately, these variations emphasize the importance of monitoring prices regularly to avoid surprises at the pump.
| Today | For a week | For a month | For a year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead Free 98 (E5) | 1,857 €/l | + 2,9 cents/l (+1,60%) | + 2,1 cents/l (+1,10%) | – 0,7 cents/l (-0,40%) |
| Super 98 (E10) | 1,897 €/l | 0 cents/l (0%) | 0 cents/l (0%) | 0 cents/l (0%) |
| Lead Free 95 (E5) | 1,760 €/l | + 0,7 cents/l (+0,40%) | + 1,3 cents/l (+0,70%) | – 3,0 cents/l (-1,70%) |
| Lead Free 95 (E10) | 1,749 €/l | + 2,7 cents/l (+1,60%) | + 2,1 cents/l (+1,20%) | – 3,0 cents/l (-1,70%) |
| BioEthanol E85 | 0,805 €/l | + 0,2 cents/l (+0,20%) | – 0,5 cents/l (-0,60%) | – 21,0 cents/l (-20,70%) |
| Diesel (B7) | 1,680 €/l | + 2,4 cents/l (+1,40%) | + 2,5 cents/l (+1,50%) | – 7,6 cents/l (-4,30%) |
| GPL | 0,999 €/l | – 0,5 cents/l (-0,50%) | – 0,7 cents/l (-0,70%) | + 1,3 cents/l (+1,30%) |
