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ID| Fuel Type | USD / Liter | EUR / Liter | vs World Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| ⛽ Gasoline (Petrol) | $2.430 | €2.106 | +54.5% |
| 🚛 Diesel | $2.660 | €2.305 | +69.1% |
| 🔵 LPG / Autogas | $1.190 | €1.031 | +26.1% |
| ⚡ Electric (kWh) | $0.270 | €0.234 | |
| ⚡ Electric Business (kWh) | $0.172 | €0.149 | |
| 🔥 Natural Gas (m³) | $0.139 | €0.120 | |
| 🔥 Natural Gas Business (m³) | $0.109 | €0.094 | |
| 💧 Kerosene | N/A | — | |
| 🌡 Heating Oil | $2.070 | €1.794 |
Gasoline Price in France Today
Filling a 40-litre tank in France costs about €84.24 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, 51.0% below the petrol price.
Diesel Price in France
France prices diesel at €2.305/L, 9.5% above what petrol costs. The Europe norm from 44 markets is diesel 8.4% above gasoline, so wider here.
How France Compares Globally
Petrol costs €2.106/L in France, equal to $2.430 a litre and 54.5% above the $1.573 world average. That places France 12th from the top among 133 tracked countries, and 9th dearest of the 44 in Europe. Versus the regional average for Europe: 17.2% above. Greece is the closest cheaper neighbour (0.4% less) and Italy the closest dearer one (0.8% more).
Historical Price Trend
Over the last 3 months petrol in France climbed 7.5%, moving $2.260 to $2.430 a litre. Records covering 37 weeks put the floor at $2.140 and the ceiling at $2.430, the latter on 14 September 2026. The diesel line rose 12.4% across the same window. Between its 13 July low and its 14 September high the price swung 13.6%. Taking the first 2026 reading as the baseline, petrol is 5.0% higher today. Over the identical period residential power rose 0.7% to €0.234 per kWh. Natural gas fell 1.4%.
As of 2026-09-17, the retail price of gasoline in France is $2.430 per liter, and diesel costs $2.660 per liter. France’s gasoline price is 54.5% above the global average of $1.573 per liter. LPG/autogas is available at $1.190 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 8.7 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 $3.160 — 367.5% 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 | $105.73 /bbl | $0.785 /L | $2.430 | +209.6% |
| 🛢 WTI Crude | $102.25 /bbl | $0.763 /L | $2.430 | +218.5% |
| 🔥 Natural Gas | $2.90 /MMBtu | $0.128 /m³ | $0.139 | +8.6% |
| ⚡ Lithium ETF | $69.85 /share | indirect | $0.270 | — |
| ☢ Uranium ETF | $41.37 /share | indirect | $0.270 | — |
How global commodity swings translated to pump prices here
| Commodity | Commodity Δ30D | Retail Δ30D | Pass-Through |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🛢 Brent Crude | +19.4% | +5.2% |
27%
|
| 🛢 WTI Crude | +24.2% | +5.2% |
21%
|
| 🔥 Natural Gas | +4.7% | +0% |
0%
|