prices in France this Monday December 16, 2024

Fuel prices in France are a major concern for many motorists, especially in the current economic context where fluctuations can significantly impact household budgets. Analyzing recent data, we observe various developments among the different types of fuel available on the market.

Lead Free 98 (E5)

The price of Unleaded 98 (SP98) is currently at €1.845/l. Over the last week, it experienced a slight decrease of 0.2 cents/liter, or a drop of 0.10%. This slight decrease, however, contrasts with its monthly increase of 1.5 cents/liter, representing an increase of 0.80%. However, when comparing year-over-year, the price of SP98 actually decreased by 2.4 cents, representing a reduction of 1.30%. This annual downward trend could be attributed to fluctuations in demand and overall supply strategies having a gradual impact.

Lead Free 95 (E5)

Unleaded 95 (SP95) is sold at €1.756/l, recording a slight weekly increase of 0.4 cents (0.20%). Over a month, this increase is 0.6 cents (0.30%), but over a broader one-year perspective, the SP95 shows a notable reduction of 4.4 cents, equivalent to a decline of 2.40 %. This drop could reflect an adjustment in taxes or an improvement in distribution which should theoretically benefit consumers.

Lead Free 95 (E10)

Priced at €1.741/l, SP95-E10 saw an increase of 0.6 cents in one week (+0.30%) and 1.6 cents over the last month (+0.90%). However, it shows a decrease over the year worth 4.1 cents, or minus 2.30%. This type of fuel, often preferred for its economic and environmental characteristics, shows variations which seem to confirm a trend towards more attractive prices from an annual perspective, potentially due to better production and consumption of biofuels.

BioEthanol E85

BioEthanol E85 is one of the cheapest fuels, at €0.807/l. It decreased very slightly by 0.1 cent last week (-0.10%) and by 0.2 cent over the month (-0.20%). However, it is over the year that its decline is impressive with a decline of 20.4 cents, a huge decrease of 20.20%. This drastic fall could result from initiatives favoring this alternative fuel, whether through subsidy policies or advantageous domestic production aimed at reducing dependence on fossil fuels.

Diesel (B7)

The price of Diesel (B7) reached 1.670 €/l, marking a weekly decrease of 0.5 cent (-0.30%) but contrary to this, a notable increase of 1.9 cent over last month (+1. 20%). An annual analysis reveals a significant decline of 8.8 cents, a decline of 5.00%. The decline over the year perhaps signals a trend toward lower consumption or greener alternatives like electric or hybrid vehicles, even in the face of periodic interim increases.

GPL

As for LPG, sold at €1.004/l, its price fell slightly by 0.2 cents (-0.20%) over the past week while its price remained unchanged over the month. On a one-year scale, a modest increase of 0.4 cents (+0.40%) is recorded, demonstrating relative stability in a market often prone to volatility. This stability could indicate an effective balance between supply and demand in this segment.

Fluctuations in fuel prices in France reflect a delicate balance between domestic and international market forces, energy policies, and technological innovations. Annual trends show a slight decline for most mainstream fuels, suggesting a possible positive impact of policies to encourage more sustainable and alternative fuels, although this remains a complex topic influenced by many geopolitical and economic parameters. For motorists, this analysis can guide their consumption choices by taking into account financial and logistical developments affecting the fuel market.