The fuel oil market in France is subject to constant variations under the effect of various economic and geopolitical factors. This directly impacts the price of domestic fuel oil for consumers. Today we will explore current prices, analyze developments over the past few weeks, and provide an overview of prices by region.
Daily Price for Domestic Fuel Oil
The current price of ordinary domestic fuel oil is €1,130 per litre, while premium fuel oil is €1,149 per litre, for an order of 1000 liters including delivery. These figures are updated regularly to reflect current market conditions.
Analysis of Price Developments
Analysis of recent weeks shows some volatility. Here is the detail of the evolution of the price of domestic fuel oil for an order of 1000 liters:
- Friday January 3, 2025: €1130 (increase of €8 compared to December 31, 2024)
- Tuesday December 31, 2024: €1,122 (increase of €1 compared to December 24, 2024)
- Tuesday December 24, 2024: €1,121 (increase of €3 compared to December 17, 2024)
- Tuesday December 17, 2024: €1,118 (increase of €8 compared to December 10, 2024)
- Tuesday December 10, 2024: €1,110 (decrease of €9 compared to December 3, 2024)
Over the last three weeks, the average price has fluctuated with an upward trend of €20 representing an increase of 1.8% in the total price from December 10 to January 3. This trend remains sensitive to external factors, notably crude oil prices and geopolitical conditions.
Fuel oil prices by region
| Region | Price of fuel oil (€/1000L) | Difference with the National Average (€/1000L) |
|---|---|---|
| Alsace | 1111 | -19 |
| Aquitaine | 1125 | -5 |
| Auvergne | 1131 | +1 |
| Lower Normandy | 1114 | -16 |
| Burgundy | 1112 | -18 |
| Brittany | 1111 | -19 |
| Centre | 1113 | -17 |
| Champagne Ardennes | 1136 | +6 |
| Franche Comté | 1096 | -34 |
| Upper Normandy | 1114 | -16 |
| Ile de France | 1115 | -15 |
| Languedoc Roussillon | 1111 | -19 |
| Limousin | 1131 | +1 |
| Lorraine | 1125 | -5 |
| Midi Pyrenees | 1139 | +9 |
| Nord Pas de Calais | 1111 | -19 |
| Loire region | 1111 | -19 |
| Picardy | 1122 | -8 |
| Poitou Charentes | 1123 | -7 |
| Provence Alpes Cotes d’Azur | 1113 | -17 |
| Rhône Alpes | 1112 | -18 |
The price of fuel oil varies significantly depending on the region, influenced by logistics costs and proximity to refineries. Franche Comté has the lowest price, €1096/1000L, below the national average, while Midi Pyrénées has a higher price at €1139/1000L.
In conclusion, the price of fuel oil fluctuates under the influence of various factors. Consumers must remain attentive to developments to choose the best time to refuel and opt for the most competitive prices in their region.
