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ID| Fuel Type | USD / Liter | EUR / Liter | vs World Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| ⛽ Gasoline (Petrol) | $2.420 | €2.155 | +51.9% |
| 🚛 Diesel | $2.640 | €2.350 | +65.7% |
| 🔵 LPG / Autogas | $1.180 | €1.051 | +23.5% |
| ⚡ Electric (kWh) | $0.261 | €0.232 | |
| ⚡ Electric Business (kWh) | $0.164 | €0.146 | |
| 🔥 Natural Gas (m³) | $0.137 | €0.122 | |
| 🔥 Natural Gas Business (m³) | $0.109 | €0.097 | |
| 💧 Kerosene | N/A | — | |
| 🌡 Heating Oil | $2.130 | €1.896 |
Gasoline Price in France Today
Filling a 40-litre tank in France costs about €86.18 at today's pump price. That equates to 8.7 minutes of average-wage labour per litre and 5.8 hours for 40 litres. LPG runs to €1.051/L, 51.2% below the petrol price.
Diesel Price in France
France prices diesel at €2.350/L, 9.1% above what petrol costs. The Europe norm from 44 markets is diesel 9.4% above gasoline, so narrower here.
How France Compares Globally
Petrol costs €2.155/L in France, equal to $2.420 a litre and 51.9% above the $1.593 world average. That places France 11th from the top among 133 tracked countries, and 7th dearest of the 44 in Europe. Versus the regional average for Europe: 18.3% above. Germany is the closest cheaper neighbour (1.3% less) and Greece the closest dearer one (1.7% more).
Historical Price Trend
Over the last 3 months petrol in France climbed 8.6%, moving $2.200 to $2.390 a litre. Records covering 42 weeks put the floor at $2.140 and the ceiling at $2.460, the latter on 28 September 2026. The diesel line rose 17.0% across the same window. Between its 13 July low and its 28 September high the price swung 15.0%. Taking the first 2026 reading as the baseline, petrol is 3.3% higher today. Over the identical period residential power fell 2.6% to €0.232 per kWh. Natural gas barely moved.
As of 2026-10-23, the retail price of gasoline in France is $2.420 per liter, and diesel costs $2.640 per liter. France’s gasoline price is 51.9% above the global average of $1.593 per liter. LPG/autogas is available at $1.180 per liter. Electricity for EV charging costs $0.261 per kWh.
France applies relatively high fuel taxes reflecting energy and environmental policy. These taxes add a substantial premium on top of crude oil and refinery costs, pushing prices above the regional average.
Based on an average monthly wage of $2,950 USD, a worker in France needs approximately 8.7 minutes to afford one liter of gasoline — equivalent to 72.2% of a day's pay for a standard 40-liter fill-up.
Among the 44 Europe countries here, Azerbaijan posts the lowest price at $0.676 and Norway the highest at $3.120 — 361.5% between them.
All prices are reviewed and updated weekly, sourced from official government energy agencies and verified international data providers. Local currency amounts (EUR / €) update automatically with live exchange rates.
| Commodity | Market Price | Raw Cost | Retail Here | Gov't Factor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🛢 Brent Crude | $113.53 /bbl | $0.834 /L | $2.420 | +190.2% |
| 🛢 WTI Crude | $99.84 /bbl | $0.748 /L | $2.420 | +223.5% |
| 🔥 Natural Gas | $2.76 /MMBtu | $0.123 /m³ | $0.137 | +11.6% |
| ⚡ Lithium ETF | $60.68 /share | indirect | $0.261 | — |
| ☢ Uranium ETF | $34.09 /share | indirect | $0.261 | — |
How global commodity swings translated to pump prices here
| Commodity | Commodity Δ30D | Retail Δ30D | Pass-Through |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🛢 Brent Crude | +9.7% | -1.6% |
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| 🛢 WTI Crude | +10.4% | -1.6% |
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| 🔥 Natural Gas | -8.8% | +0% |
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