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ID| Fuel Type | USD / Liter | EUR / Liter | vs World Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| ⛽ Gasoline (Petrol) | $2.430 | €2.160 | +52.7% |
| 🚛 Diesel | $2.690 | €2.391 | +69.1% |
| 🔵 LPG / Autogas | $1.160 | €1.031 | +21.5% |
| ⚡ Electric (kWh) | $0.263 | €0.234 | |
| ⚡ Electric Business (kWh) | $0.166 | €0.148 | |
| 🔥 Natural Gas (m³) | $0.138 | €0.123 | |
| 🔥 Natural Gas Business (m³) | $0.110 | €0.098 | |
| 💧 Kerosene | N/A | — | |
| 🌡 Heating Oil | $2.200 | €1.955 |
Gasoline Price in France Today
Filling a 40-litre tank in France costs about €86.39 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 €1.031/L, 52.3% below the petrol price.
Diesel Price in France
France prices diesel at €2.391/L, 10.7% above what petrol costs. The Europe norm from 44 markets is diesel 9.1% above gasoline, so wider here.
How France Compares Globally
Petrol costs €2.160/L in France, equal to $2.430 a litre and 52.7% above the $1.591 world average. That places France 12th from the top among 133 tracked countries, and 8th dearest of the 44 in Europe. Versus the regional average for Europe: 16.9% above. Italy is the closest cheaper neighbour (1.7% less) and Greece the closest dearer one (2.9% more).
Historical Price Trend
Over the last 3 months petrol in France climbed 14.4%, moving $2.150 to $2.460 a litre. Records covering 39 weeks put the floor at $2.140 and the ceiling at $2.460, the latter on 28 September 2026. The diesel line rose 27.6% 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 6.3% higher today. Household electricity has held near €0.234 per kWh over the same window. Natural gas barely moved.
As of 2026-10-04, the retail price of gasoline in France is $2.430 per liter, and diesel costs $2.690 per liter. France’s gasoline price is 52.7% above the global average of $1.591 per liter. LPG/autogas is available at $1.160 per liter. Electricity for EV charging costs $0.263 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 72.5% 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 | $102.25 /bbl | $0.763 /L | $2.430 | +218.5% |
| 🛢 WTI Crude | $91.11 /bbl | $0.693 /L | $2.430 | +250.6% |
| 🔥 Natural Gas | $3.04 /MMBtu | $0.133 /m³ | $0.138 | +3.8% |
| ⚡ Lithium ETF | $69.28 /share | indirect | $0.263 | — |
| ☢ Uranium ETF | $39.79 /share | indirect | $0.263 | — |
How global commodity swings translated to pump prices here
| Commodity | Commodity Δ30D | Retail Δ30D | Pass-Through |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🛢 Brent Crude | -2.3% | +3.4% |
-148%
|
| 🛢 WTI Crude | -8.9% | +3.4% |
-38%
|
| 🔥 Natural Gas | +7.2% | -0.7% |
-10%
|