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ID| Fuel Type | USD / Liter | EUR / Liter | vs World Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| ⛽ Gasoline (Petrol) | $2.280 | €1.968 | +51.1% |
| 🚛 Diesel | $2.500 | €2.158 | +65.7% |
| 🔵 LPG / Autogas | $1.200 | €1.036 | +32.5% |
| ⚡ Electric (kWh) | $0.270 | €0.233 | |
| ⚡ Electric Business (kWh) | $0.172 | €0.148 | |
| 🔥 Natural Gas (m³) | $0.138 | €0.119 | |
| 🔥 Natural Gas Business (m³) | $0.108 | €0.093 | |
| 💧 Kerosene | N/A | — | |
| 🌡 Heating Oil | $1.980 | €1.709 |
Gasoline Price in France Today
Filling a 40-litre tank in France costs about €78.72 at today's pump price. That equates to 8.2 minutes of average-wage labour per litre and 5.4 hours for 40 litres. LPG runs to €1.036/L, 47.4% below the petrol price.
Diesel Price in France
France prices diesel at €2.158/L, 9.6% above what petrol costs. The Europe norm from 44 markets is diesel 8.3% above gasoline, so wider here.
How France Compares Globally
Petrol costs €1.968/L in France, equal to $2.280 a litre and 51.1% above the $1.509 world average. That places France 14th from the top among 133 tracked countries, and 10th dearest of the 44 in Europe. Versus the regional average for Europe: 18.4% above. United Kingdom is the closest cheaper neighbour (4.1% less) and Greece the closest dearer one (0.4% more).
Historical Price Trend
Gasoline in France has fallen 4.2% over the past 3 months, from $2.380 to $2.280 per litre. Records covering 33 weeks put the floor at $2.140 and the ceiling at $2.390, the latter on 31 May 2026. The diesel line fell 1.2% across the same window. Between its 13 July low and its 31 May high the price swung 11.7%. Taking the first 2026 reading as the baseline, petrol is 1.5% lower today. Over the identical period residential power fell 1.8% to €0.233 per kWh. Natural gas fell 3.5%.
As of 2026-08-19, the retail price of gasoline in France is $2.280 per liter, and diesel costs $2.500 per liter. France’s gasoline price is 51.1% above the global average of $1.509 per liter. LPG/autogas is available at $1.200 per liter. Electricity for EV charging costs $0.270 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 8.2 minutes to afford one liter of gasoline — equivalent to 68.0% 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 Netherlands the highest at $2.750 — 306.8% 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 | $91.53 /bbl | $0.696 /L | $2.280 | +227.6% |
| 🛢 WTI Crude | $84.69 /bbl | $0.653 /L | $2.280 | +249.2% |
| 🔥 Natural Gas | $2.78 /MMBtu | $0.124 /m³ | $0.138 | +11.7% |
| ⚡ Lithium ETF | $74.02 /share | indirect | $0.270 | — |
| ☢ Uranium ETF | $43.62 /share | indirect | $0.270 | — |
How global commodity swings translated to pump prices here
| Commodity | Commodity Δ30D | Retail Δ30D | Pass-Through |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🛢 Brent Crude | +3.6% | +1.3% |
36%
|
| 🛢 WTI Crude | +2.5% | +1.3% |
52%
|
| 🔥 Natural Gas | +0.4% | +0.7% | — |