France Fuel Prices: Euro 95 & Diesel (2005–2026)

Q: How much does fuel cost in France right now?

As of 2026-01-19, the price of Euro 95 petrol in France is €1.725 per liter (€6.53 per US gallon) and diesel is €1.640 per liter (€6.21 per US gallon). These are national average consumer prices including all taxes, reported to the European Commission Oil Bulletin.

Q: Is fuel in France expensive compared to other EU countries?

France ranks #23 out of 27 EU countries for petrol prices (1 = cheapest). Petrol at €1.725/L is 12.6% above the EU average of €1.532/L. Diesel at €1.640/L is 8.4% above the EU average of €1.513/L.

Q: Are fuel prices going up or down in France?

In the latest weekly update (2026-01-19), petrol prices in France increased by 0.94% and diesel prices increased by 1.05%. The all-time price range for petrol in France is €1.015 to €2.131 per liter. Current prices are at 64% of that historical range.

Q: How much is a gallon of gas in France?

As of 2026-01-19, one US gallon (3.785 liters) of Euro 95 petrol in France costs approximately €6.53. One gallon of diesel costs approximately €6.21. Note that European fuel prices are quoted per liter at the pump, not per gallon.

Q: How much does it cost to fill a tank of fuel in France?

A standard 50-liter tank of Euro 95 petrol in France costs approximately €86.25 as of 2026-01-19. A tank of diesel costs approximately €82.00. Based on the average net monthly wage of €2,627 in France, filling a petrol tank takes approximately 5.3 hours of work.

Q: Where is fuel cheaper near France?

Neighboring countries' petrol prices compared to France (€1.725/L): Luxembourg €1.433/L, Spain €1.440/L, Belgium €1.469/L, Italy €1.626/L, Germany €1.793/L. The cheapest fuel near France is in Luxembourg at €1.433/L (16.9% cheaper).

Q: Are there toll roads or vignettes in France?

France has toll roads where you pay per section or distance traveled. For detailed toll and vignette prices, see the fuel-prices.eu toll calculator at https://www.fuel-prices.eu/tolls/ and vignette guide at https://www.fuel-prices.eu/vignette/.

Q: What are the speed limits in France?

Speed limits for cars in France: These are default limits for passenger cars. Lower limits may apply in rain, fog, or for novice drivers. For complete details, visit https://www.fuel-prices.eu/international-speed-limits-by-country/.

Q: What is the blood alcohol limit for driving in France?

The blood alcohol limit (BAC) for driving in France is 0.00‰ (per mille) for regular drivers. Penalties for exceeding the limit can include fines, license suspension, and imprisonment. See https://www.fuel-prices.eu/blood-alcohol-limits/ for more details.

Q: Which side of the road do you drive on in France?

In France, traffic drives on the side of the road. Vehicles are right-hand drive (steering wheel on the right). See https://www.fuel-prices.eu/driving-sides/ for all countries.

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FUEL AND ENERGY STRATEGIC ANALYTICS TERMINAL // DATA POINTS COLLECTED: 1,063

Viewing: 19 January 2026

EURO 95 local_gas_station

€1.725

[ UPDATED: 2026-01-19 ]

emoji_events #23 of 27 EU countries

Vs Last Week arrow_upward +0.94%

Vs EU Average arrow_upward +12.60%

€1.02ALL-TIME RANGE (2005-01-03–2026)€2.13

64% of historical peak

DIESEL local_shipping

€1.640

[ UPDATED: 2026-01-19 ]

Vs Last Week arrow_upward +1.05%

Vs EU Average arrow_upward +8.40%

€0.92ALL-TIME RANGE€2.14

59% of historical peak

🚗 Fuel is 16.9% cheaper in Luxembourg

Euro 95 at €1.433/L — save €14.60 per 50L tank

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Euro 95 — cheapest in Nov, most expensive in Jun, saving up to €2.87 per tank.

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Weekly fuel prices for France — Last 3 months — Last updated: March 2, 2026 — 12 data points Need all 1,056 data points from 2005? Access our API →
Date	Euro 95 (€/L)	Diesel (€/L)
2026-03-02	€1.759	€1.701
2026-02-23	€1.710	€1.650
2026-02-16	€1.744	€1.669
2026-02-09	€1.733	€1.671
2026-02-02	€1.726	€1.662
2026-01-26	€1.724	€1.659
2026-01-19	€1.725	€1.640
2026-01-12	€1.709	€1.623
2026-01-05	€1.683	€1.590
2025-12-29	€1.667	€1.560
2025-12-22	€1.632	€1.530
2025-12-15	€1.708	€1.601

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2026 9 weeks CURRENT

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02 Mar €1.76 23 Feb €1.71 16 Feb €1.74 09 Feb €1.73 02 Feb €1.73 26 Jan €1.72 19 Jan €1.73 12 Jan €1.71 05 Jan €1.68

2025 52 weeks

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29 Dec €1.67 22 Dec €1.63 15 Dec €1.71 08 Dec €1.72 01 Dec €1.72 24 Nov €1.74 17 Nov €1.74 10 Nov €1.72 03 Nov €1.71 27 Oct €1.70 20 Oct €1.67 13 Oct €1.71 06 Oct €1.73 29 Sep €1.73 22 Sep €1.73 15 Sep €1.72 08 Sep €1.69 01 Sep €1.69 25 Aug €1.70 18 Aug €1.71 11 Aug €1.71 04 Aug €1.69 28 Jul €1.70 21 Jul €1.71 14 Jul €1.71 07 Jul €1.68 30 Jun €1.74 23 Jun €1.74 16 Jun €1.71 09 Jun €1.70 02 Jun €1.71 26 May €1.71 19 May €1.71 12 May €1.69 05 May €1.70 28 Apr €1.70 21 Apr €1.67 14 Apr €1.72 07 Apr €1.77 31 Mar €1.75 24 Mar €1.73 17 Mar €1.73 10 Mar €1.75 03 Mar €1.78 24 Feb €1.78 17 Feb €1.81 10 Feb €1.80 03 Feb €1.80 27 Jan €1.82 20 Jan €1.82 13 Jan €1.79 06 Jan €1.79

2024 53 weeks

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30 Dec €1.77 23 Dec €1.76 16 Dec €1.76 09 Dec €1.76 02 Dec €1.76 25 Nov €1.76 18 Nov €1.75 11 Nov €1.75 04 Nov €1.75 28 Oct €1.74 21 Oct €1.76 14 Oct €1.75 07 Oct €1.73 30 Sep €1.72 23 Sep €1.72 16 Sep €1.72 09 Sep €1.74 02 Sep €1.76 26 Aug €1.79 19 Aug €1.80 12 Aug €1.81 05 Aug €1.81 29 Jul €1.83 22 Jul €1.83 15 Jul €1.86 08 Jul €1.85 01 Jul €1.85 24 Jun €1.85 17 Jun €1.84 10 Jun €1.84 03 Jun €1.87 27 May €1.88 20 May €1.89 13 May €1.91 06 May €1.93 29 Apr €1.94 22 Apr €1.94 15 Apr €1.93 08 Apr €1.93 01 Apr €1.90 25 Mar €1.90 18 Mar €1.88 11 Mar €1.88 04 Mar €1.87 26 Feb €1.87 19 Feb €1.87 12 Feb €1.84 05 Feb €1.84 29 Jan €1.82 22 Jan €1.81 15 Jan €1.80 08 Jan €1.81 01 Jan €1.81

2023 52 weeks

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25 Dec €1.80 18 Dec €1.79 11 Dec €1.80 04 Dec €1.81 27 Nov €1.81 20 Nov €1.84 13 Nov €1.84 06 Nov €1.86 30 Oct €1.85 23 Oct €1.85 16 Oct €1.84 09 Oct €1.88 02 Oct €1.93 25 Sep €1.97 18 Sep €1.97 11 Sep €1.96 04 Sep €1.96 28 Aug €1.93 21 Aug €1.93 14 Aug €1.91 07 Aug €1.91 31 Jul €1.89 24 Jul €1.85 17 Jul €1.84 10 Jul €1.81 03 Jul €1.83 26 Jun €1.87 19 Jun €1.87 12 Jun €1.88 05 Jun €1.87 29 May €1.88 22 May €1.85 15 May €1.86 08 May €1.87 01 May €1.91 24 Apr €1.94 17 Apr €1.96 10 Apr €1.95 03 Apr €1.94 27 Mar €1.92 20 Mar €1.91 13 Mar €1.92 06 Mar €1.89 27 Feb €1.90 20 Feb €1.91 13 Feb €1.90 06 Feb €1.93 30 Jan €1.93 23 Jan €1.90 16 Jan €1.86 09 Jan €1.85 02 Jan €1.68

2022 51 weeks

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26 Dec €1.66 19 Dec €1.66 12 Dec €1.69 05 Dec €1.73 28 Nov €1.76 21 Nov €1.78 14 Nov €1.69 07 Nov €1.68 31 Oct €1.67 24 Oct €1.71 17 Oct €1.73 10 Oct €1.64 03 Oct €1.57 26 Sep €1.55 19 Sep €1.56 12 Sep €1.57 05 Sep €1.62 29 Aug €1.78 22 Aug €1.77 15 Aug €1.78 08 Aug €1.84 01 Aug €1.85 25 Jul €1.92 18 Jul €2.00 11 Jul €2.03 04 Jul €2.08 27 Jun €2.09 20 Jun €2.13 13 Jun €2.13 06 Jun €2.10 30 May €1.96 23 May €1.97 16 May €1.89 09 May €1.87 02 May €1.80 25 Apr €1.79 11 Apr €1.79 04 Apr €1.83 28 Mar €2.00 21 Mar €1.97 14 Mar €2.08 07 Mar €1.89 28 Feb €1.81 21 Feb €1.79 14 Feb €1.78 07 Feb €1.77 31 Jan €1.75 24 Jan €1.73 17 Jan €1.71 10 Jan €1.68 03 Jan €1.63

2021 49 weeks

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20 Dec €1.64 13 Dec €1.63 06 Dec €1.63 29 Nov €1.65 22 Nov €1.67 15 Nov €1.66 08 Nov €1.66 01 Nov €1.66 25 Oct €1.65 18 Oct €1.66 11 Oct €1.63 04 Oct €1.60 27 Sep €1.59 20 Sep €1.59 13 Sep €1.59 06 Sep €1.57 30 Aug €1.57 23 Aug €1.58 16 Aug €1.59 09 Aug €1.59 02 Aug €1.57 26 Jul €1.58 19 Jul €1.58 12 Jul €1.57 05 Jul €1.57 28 Jun €1.55 21 Jun €1.54 14 Jun €1.53 07 Jun €1.53 31 May €1.52 24 May €1.52 17 May €1.52 10 May €1.53 03 May €1.52 26 Apr €1.52 19 Apr €1.52 12 Apr €1.51 29 Mar €1.51 22 Mar €1.52 15 Mar €1.51 08 Mar €1.49 01 Mar €1.48 22 Feb €1.47 15 Feb €1.45 08 Feb €1.44 01 Feb €1.43 25 Jan €1.43 18 Jan €1.42 11 Jan €1.39

2020 50 weeks

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21 Dec €1.36 14 Dec €1.35 07 Dec €1.35 30 Nov €1.34 23 Nov €1.33 16 Nov €1.32 09 Nov €1.32 02 Nov €1.33 26 Oct €1.32 19 Oct €1.34 12 Oct €1.34 05 Oct €1.33 28 Sep €1.33 21 Sep €1.33 14 Sep €1.33 07 Sep €1.33 31 Aug €1.33 24 Aug €1.34 17 Aug €1.33 10 Aug €1.33 03 Aug €1.33 27 Jul €1.35 20 Jul €1.35 13 Jul €1.34 06 Jul €1.33 29 Jun €1.34 22 Jun €1.32 15 Jun €1.31 08 Jun €1.29 01 Jun €1.28 25 May €1.27 18 May €1.24 11 May €1.23 04 May €1.23 27 Apr €1.25 20 Apr €1.26 06 Apr €1.29 30 Mar €1.31 23 Mar €1.33 16 Mar €1.40 09 Mar €1.46 02 Mar €1.49 24 Feb €1.49 17 Feb €1.50 10 Feb €1.50 03 Feb €1.52 27 Jan €1.53 20 Jan €1.54 13 Jan €1.55 06 Jan €1.54

2019 49 weeks

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16 Dec €1.52 09 Dec €1.52 02 Dec €1.52 25 Nov €1.51 18 Nov €1.51 11 Nov €1.51 04 Nov €1.50 28 Oct €1.49 21 Oct €1.50 14 Oct €1.51 07 Oct €1.51 30 Sep €1.51 23 Sep €1.51 16 Sep €1.49 09 Sep €1.48 02 Sep €1.49 26 Aug €1.49 19 Aug €1.49 12 Aug €1.51 05 Aug €1.52 29 Jul €1.52 22 Jul €1.53 15 Jul €1.52 08 Jul €1.49 01 Jul €1.51 24 Jun €1.51 17 Jun €1.52 10 Jun €1.54 03 Jun €1.58 27 May €1.59 20 May €1.58 13 May €1.58 06 May €1.58 29 Apr €1.58 15 Apr €1.57 08 Apr €1.55 01 Apr €1.53 25 Mar €1.50 18 Mar €1.49 11 Mar €1.48 04 Mar €1.47 25 Feb €1.46 18 Feb €1.44 11 Feb €1.43 04 Feb €1.44 28 Jan €1.44 21 Jan €1.43 14 Jan €1.42 07 Jan €1.41

2018 50 weeks

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17 Dec €1.43 10 Dec €1.44 03 Dec €1.43 26 Nov €1.45 19 Nov €1.46 12 Nov €1.48 05 Nov €1.54 29 Oct €1.54 22 Oct €1.56 15 Oct €1.57 08 Oct €1.57 01 Oct €1.55 24 Sep €1.55 17 Sep €1.56 10 Sep €1.56 03 Sep €1.54 27 Aug €1.55 20 Aug €1.55 13 Aug €1.55 06 Aug €1.55 30 Jul €1.53 23 Jul €1.53 16 Jul €1.54 09 Jul €1.53 02 Jul €1.53 25 Jun €1.54 18 Jun €1.55 11 Jun €1.55 04 Jun €1.56 28 May €1.56 21 May €1.54 14 May €1.52 07 May €1.50 30 Apr €1.50 23 Apr €1.49 16 Apr €1.49 09 Apr €1.48 26 Mar €1.47 19 Mar €1.45 12 Mar €1.45 05 Mar €1.46 26 Feb €1.45 19 Feb €1.46 12 Feb €1.48 05 Feb €1.48 29 Jan €1.48 22 Jan €1.48 15 Jan €1.48 08 Jan €1.47 01 Jan €1.41

2017 50 weeks

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18 Dec €1.40 11 Dec €1.40 04 Dec €1.41 27 Nov €1.41 20 Nov €1.42 13 Nov €1.41 06 Nov €1.38 30 Oct €1.36 23 Oct €1.34 16 Oct €1.36 09 Oct €1.36 02 Oct €1.37 25 Sep €1.37 18 Sep €1.38 11 Sep €1.37 04 Sep €1.34 28 Aug €1.34 21 Aug €1.34 14 Aug €1.34 07 Aug €1.34 31 Jul €1.32 24 Jul €1.33 17 Jul €1.32 10 Jul €1.32 03 Jul €1.32 26 Jun €1.33 19 Jun €1.34 12 Jun €1.36 05 Jun €1.37 29 May €1.37 22 May €1.37 15 May €1.37 08 May €1.37 01 May €1.40 24 Apr €1.41 10 Apr €1.40 03 Apr €1.38 27 Mar €1.37 20 Mar €1.38 13 Mar €1.40 06 Mar €1.41 27 Feb €1.42 20 Feb €1.42 13 Feb €1.41 06 Feb €1.41 30 Jan €1.41 23 Jan €1.41 16 Jan €1.41 09 Jan €1.41 02 Jan €1.39

2016 50 weeks

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19 Dec €1.37 12 Dec €1.35 05 Dec €1.33 28 Nov €1.32 21 Nov €1.31 14 Nov €1.32 07 Nov €1.33 31 Oct €1.34 24 Oct €1.34 17 Oct €1.34 10 Oct €1.32 03 Oct €1.30 26 Sep €1.29 19 Sep €1.30 12 Sep €1.29 05 Sep €1.29 29 Aug €1.30 22 Aug €1.29 15 Aug €1.28 08 Aug €1.27 01 Aug €1.27 25 Jul €1.29 18 Jul €1.30 11 Jul €1.31 04 Jul €1.33 27 Jun €1.34 20 Jun €1.35 13 Jun €1.36 06 Jun €1.37 30 May €1.37 23 May €1.33 16 May €1.31 09 May €1.31 02 May €1.32 25 Apr €1.31 18 Apr €1.30 11 Apr €1.29 04 Apr €1.30 21 Mar €1.27 14 Mar €1.26 07 Mar €1.23 29 Feb €1.23 22 Feb €1.23 15 Feb €1.24 08 Feb €1.26 01 Feb €1.26 25 Jan €1.26 18 Jan €1.27 11 Jan €1.28 04 Jan €1.26

2015 49 weeks

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14 Dec €1.27 07 Dec €1.29 30 Nov €1.29 23 Nov €1.29 16 Nov €1.30 09 Nov €1.29 02 Nov €1.28 26 Oct €1.28 19 Oct €1.29 12 Oct €1.30 05 Oct €1.29 28 Sep €1.30 21 Sep €1.30 14 Sep €1.31 07 Sep €1.29 31 Aug €1.32 24 Aug €1.36 17 Aug €1.39 10 Aug €1.40 03 Aug €1.39 27 Jul €1.43 20 Jul €1.44 13 Jul €1.44 06 Jul €1.42 29 Jun €1.44 22 Jun €1.45 15 Jun €1.44 08 Jun €1.44 01 Jun €1.44 25 May €1.43 18 May €1.43 11 May €1.44 04 May €1.44 27 Apr €1.43 20 Apr €1.41 13 Apr €1.39 30 Mar €1.39 23 Mar €1.39 16 Mar €1.40 09 Mar €1.38 02 Mar €1.36 23 Feb €1.35 16 Feb €1.34 09 Feb €1.31 02 Feb €1.28 26 Jan €1.27 19 Jan €1.27 12 Jan €1.28 05 Jan €1.29

2014 49 weeks

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15 Dec €1.34 08 Dec €1.37 01 Dec €1.41 24 Nov €1.41 17 Nov €1.43 10 Nov €1.43 03 Nov €1.42 27 Oct €1.43 20 Oct €1.46 13 Oct €1.49 06 Oct €1.49 29 Sep €1.49 22 Sep €1.50 15 Sep €1.50 08 Sep €1.48 01 Sep €1.50 25 Aug €1.50 18 Aug €1.50 11 Aug €1.50 04 Aug €1.50 28 Jul €1.52 21 Jul €1.53 14 Jul €1.53 07 Jul €1.54 30 Jun €1.55 23 Jun €1.54 16 Jun €1.52 09 Jun €1.52 02 Jun €1.53 26 May €1.52 19 May €1.52 12 May €1.52 05 May €1.53 28 Apr €1.52 14 Apr €1.51 07 Apr €1.51 31 Mar €1.51 24 Mar €1.50 17 Mar €1.51 10 Mar €1.51 03 Mar €1.52 24 Feb €1.51 17 Feb €1.51 10 Feb €1.50 03 Feb €1.50 27 Jan €1.50 20 Jan €1.50 13 Jan €1.50 06 Jan €1.51

2013 50 weeks

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16 Dec €1.50 09 Dec €1.50 02 Dec €1.50 25 Nov €1.49 18 Nov €1.48 11 Nov €1.47 04 Nov €1.47 28 Oct €1.48 21 Oct €1.49 14 Oct €1.48 07 Oct €1.49 30 Sep €1.50 23 Sep €1.52 16 Sep €1.54 09 Sep €1.56 02 Sep €1.56 26 Aug €1.55 19 Aug €1.54 12 Aug €1.54 05 Aug €1.55 29 Jul €1.53 22 Jul €1.56 15 Jul €1.54 08 Jul €1.53 01 Jul €1.53 24 Jun €1.53 17 Jun €1.53 10 Jun €1.54 03 Jun €1.54 27 May €1.54 20 May €1.53 13 May €1.52 06 May €1.52 29 Apr €1.52 22 Apr €1.53 15 Apr €1.56 08 Apr €1.60 01 Apr €1.60 25 Mar €1.59 18 Mar €1.58 11 Mar €1.60 04 Mar €1.62 25 Feb €1.62 18 Feb €1.61 11 Feb €1.60 04 Feb €1.59 28 Jan €1.57 21 Jan €1.56 14 Jan €1.56 07 Jan €1.52

2012 49 weeks

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17 Dec €1.50 10 Dec €1.49 03 Dec €1.49 26 Nov €1.50 19 Nov €1.50 12 Nov €1.49 05 Nov €1.49 29 Oct €1.50 22 Oct €1.54 15 Oct €1.58 08 Oct €1.56 01 Oct €1.54 24 Sep €1.53 17 Sep €1.59 10 Sep €1.59 03 Sep €1.59 27 Aug €1.65 20 Aug €1.64 13 Aug €1.60 06 Aug €1.57 30 Jul €1.56 23 Jul €1.57 16 Jul €1.55 09 Jul €1.53 02 Jul €1.50 25 Jun €1.51 18 Jun €1.52 11 Jun €1.54 04 Jun €1.57 28 May €1.56 21 May €1.57 14 May €1.58 07 May €1.61 30 Apr €1.63 23 Apr €1.65 16 Apr €1.67 02 Apr €1.66 26 Mar €1.65 19 Mar €1.65 12 Mar €1.62 05 Mar €1.61 27 Feb €1.61 20 Feb €1.58 13 Feb €1.58 06 Feb €1.56 30 Jan €1.55 23 Jan €1.56 16 Jan €1.56 09 Jan €1.54

2011 49 weeks

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19 Dec €1.49 12 Dec €1.48 05 Dec €1.48 28 Nov €1.47 21 Nov €1.49 14 Nov €1.50 07 Nov €1.49 31 Oct €1.50 24 Oct €1.50 17 Oct €1.50 10 Oct €1.49 03 Oct €1.50 26 Sep €1.52 19 Sep €1.52 12 Sep €1.53 05 Sep €1.51 29 Aug €1.49 22 Aug €1.49 08 Aug €1.52 01 Aug €1.52 25 Jul €1.53 18 Jul €1.52 11 Jul €1.48 04 Jul €1.46 27 Jun €1.48 20 Jun €1.50 13 Jun €1.50 06 Jun €1.52 30 May €1.52 23 May €1.52 16 May €1.54 09 May €1.55 02 May €1.55 18 Apr €1.54 11 Apr €1.53 04 Apr €1.55 28 Mar €1.50 21 Mar €1.50 14 Mar €1.52 07 Mar €1.51 28 Feb €1.49 21 Feb €1.46 14 Feb €1.46 07 Feb €1.46 31 Jan €1.46 24 Jan €1.47 17 Jan €1.47 10 Jan €1.44 03 Jan €1.43

2010 49 weeks

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20 Dec €1.41 13 Dec €1.41 06 Dec €1.40 29 Nov €1.37 22 Nov €1.36 15 Nov €1.36 08 Nov €1.36 25 Oct €1.36 18 Oct €1.35 11 Oct €1.34 04 Oct €1.32 27 Sep €1.32 20 Sep €1.34 13 Sep €1.33 06 Sep €1.32 30 Aug €1.31 23 Aug €1.32 16 Aug €1.34 09 Aug €1.34 02 Aug €1.31 26 Jul €1.33 19 Jul €1.33 12 Jul €1.33 05 Jul €1.36 28 Jun €1.37 21 Jun €1.36 14 Jun €1.35 07 Jun €1.35 31 May €1.35 24 May €1.37 17 May €1.37 10 May €1.38 03 May €1.38 26 Apr €1.37 19 Apr €1.37 12 Apr €1.38 29 Mar €1.36 22 Mar €1.36 15 Mar €1.35 08 Mar €1.34 01 Mar €1.33 22 Feb €1.30 15 Feb €1.30 08 Feb €1.30 01 Feb €1.29 25 Jan €1.30 18 Jan €1.31 11 Jan €1.30 04 Jan €1.25

2009 50 weeks

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21 Dec €1.25 14 Dec €1.26 07 Dec €1.26 30 Nov €1.26 23 Nov €1.27 16 Nov €1.27 09 Nov €1.27 02 Nov €1.27 26 Oct €1.26 19 Oct €1.23 12 Oct €1.22 05 Oct €1.21 28 Sep €1.23 21 Sep €1.23 14 Sep €1.24 07 Sep €1.26 31 Aug €1.27 24 Aug €1.27 17 Aug €1.28 10 Aug €1.28 03 Aug €1.24 27 Jul €1.23 20 Jul €1.22 13 Jul €1.23 06 Jul €1.25 29 Jun €1.27 22 Jun €1.29 15 Jun €1.27 08 Jun €1.25 01 Jun €1.24 25 May €1.23 18 May €1.21 11 May €1.19 04 May €1.17 27 Apr €1.18 20 Apr €1.17 06 Apr €1.16 30 Mar €1.16 23 Mar €1.13 16 Mar €1.13 09 Mar €1.14 02 Mar €1.13 23 Feb €1.14 16 Feb €1.15 09 Feb €1.14 02 Feb €1.13 26 Jan €1.12 19 Jan €1.11 12 Jan €1.10 05 Jan €1.04

2008 49 weeks

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15 Dec €1.08 08 Dec €1.11 01 Dec €1.12 24 Nov €1.14 17 Nov €1.18 10 Nov €1.20 03 Nov €1.23 27 Oct €1.24 20 Oct €1.28 13 Oct €1.34 06 Oct €1.38 29 Sep €1.39 22 Sep €1.39 15 Sep €1.43 08 Sep €1.43 01 Sep €1.44 25 Aug €1.42 18 Aug €1.42 11 Aug €1.42 04 Aug €1.42 28 Jul €1.44 21 Jul €1.48 14 Jul €1.49 07 Jul €1.49 30 Jun €1.49 23 Jun €1.50 16 Jun €1.49 09 Jun €1.47 02 Jun €1.48 26 May €1.47 19 May €1.45 12 May €1.42 05 May €1.41 28 Apr €1.40 21 Apr €1.38 14 Apr €1.38 07 Apr €1.37 31 Mar €1.37 17 Mar €1.37 10 Mar €1.37 03 Mar €1.38 25 Feb €1.38 18 Feb €1.36 11 Feb €1.32 04 Feb €1.33 28 Jan €1.32 21 Jan €1.34 14 Jan €1.37 07 Jan €1.37

2007 49 weeks

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17 Dec €1.32 10 Dec €1.32 03 Dec €1.34 26 Nov €1.34 19 Nov €1.34 12 Nov €1.35 05 Nov €1.32 29 Oct €1.30 22 Oct €1.29 15 Oct €1.27 08 Oct €1.27 01 Oct €1.28 24 Sep €1.28 17 Sep €1.28 10 Sep €1.29 03 Sep €1.27 27 Aug €1.27 20 Aug €1.27 13 Aug €1.27 06 Aug €1.28 30 Jul €1.29 23 Jul €1.31 16 Jul €1.33 09 Jul €1.31 02 Jul €1.32 25 Jun €1.32 18 Jun €1.31 11 Jun €1.32 04 Jun €1.32 28 May €1.33 21 May €1.32 14 May €1.31 07 May €1.32 30 Apr €1.30 23 Apr €1.28 16 Apr €1.28 02 Apr €1.26 26 Mar €1.23 19 Mar €1.23 12 Mar €1.24 05 Mar €1.22 26 Feb €1.19 19 Feb €1.18 12 Feb €1.18 05 Feb €1.17 29 Jan €1.15 22 Jan €1.15 15 Jan €1.17 08 Jan €1.19

2006 49 weeks

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18 Dec €1.16 11 Dec €1.17 04 Dec €1.16 27 Nov €1.16 20 Nov €1.16 13 Nov €1.16 06 Nov €1.15 30 Oct €1.15 23 Oct €1.16 16 Oct €1.16 09 Oct €1.16 02 Oct €1.17 25 Sep €1.17 18 Sep €1.19 11 Sep €1.22 04 Sep €1.25 28 Aug €1.27 21 Aug €1.30 14 Aug €1.33 07 Aug €1.34 31 Jul €1.33 24 Jul €1.34 17 Jul €1.32 10 Jul €1.31 03 Jul €1.30 26 Jun €1.29 19 Jun €1.29 12 Jun €1.30 05 Jun €1.29 29 May €1.28 22 May €1.29 15 May €1.31 08 May €1.32 01 May €1.32 24 Apr €1.31 10 Apr €1.27 03 Apr €1.26 27 Mar €1.24 20 Mar €1.24 13 Mar €1.21 06 Mar €1.20 27 Feb €1.20 20 Feb €1.19 13 Feb €1.22 06 Feb €1.23 30 Jan €1.23 23 Jan €1.23 16 Jan €1.22 09 Jan €1.21

2005 49 weeks

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19 Dec €1.18 12 Dec €1.17 05 Dec €1.16 28 Nov €1.16 21 Nov €1.16 14 Nov €1.17 07 Nov €1.18 24 Oct €1.21 17 Oct €1.25 10 Oct €1.29 03 Oct €1.29 26 Sep €1.27 19 Sep €1.25 12 Sep €1.31 05 Sep €1.33 29 Aug €1.24 22 Aug €1.24 15 Aug €1.21 08 Aug €1.21 01 Aug €1.20 25 Jul €1.20 18 Jul €1.20 11 Jul €1.20 04 Jul €1.18 27 Jun €1.17 20 Jun €1.16 13 Jun €1.15 06 Jun €1.14 30 May €1.12 23 May €1.12 16 May €1.13 09 May €1.13 02 May €1.15 25 Apr €1.14 18 Apr €1.14 11 Apr €1.16 04 Apr €1.14 21 Mar €1.11 14 Mar €1.11 07 Mar €1.10 28 Feb €1.09 21 Feb €1.09 14 Feb €1.08 07 Feb €1.09 31 Jan €1.08 24 Jan €1.06 17 Jan €1.04 10 Jan €1.03 03 Jan €1.02

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Fuel Prices in France – Current Data Summary

Last updated: March 2, 2026 · Source: European Commission Oil Bulletin

Current Fuel Prices in France (2026)

As of March 2, 2026, the price of Euro 95 petrol in France is €1.759 per liter (€6.66 per US gallon) and diesel is €1.701 per liter (€6.44 per US gallon). This is 12.6% above the EU average of €1.532/L for petrol and 8.4% above the EU average of €1.513/L for diesel. Compared to the previous week, petrol prices increased by 0.94% and diesel prices increased by 1.05%.

Historical Data & Downloads

This page displays the last 3 months of weekly fuel price data (12 data points) for France. All prices are national averages including all applicable taxes (excise duty + VAT), reported weekly to the European Commission. Data is available for download in CSV, JSON, and PDF formats. For the complete historical dataset with 1,056 data points covering January 2005 to present, access our API.

Purchasing Power Context

With an average net wage of €2,627.40 per month in France, a full 50-liter tank of Euro 95 petrol costs €87.95, which represents approximately 3.3% of the monthly net wage. Electricity is priced at €0.2664/kWh and the current inflation rate is 2.3%.

ECONOMIC INTELLIGENCE // LOCAL DATA

paymentsAVG. NET WAGE

€2,627.40

Monthly Estimate

boltELECTRICITY

€0.2664

Per kWh

trending_upINFLATION

2.3%

CPI (YoY)

toll ROAD TOLLS & VIGNETTES // FRANCE

route

Tunnels up to €56.40 8 toll tunnels

architecture

Bridges up to €16.00 4 toll bridges

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108 Toll Gates Highway toll stations

map INTERACTIVE TOLL MAP

info Legend

Vignette Required

Toll Gates

Toll-Free

No Data

Current Country

Tunnel

Bridge

Toll Gate

Other Countries

Toll Points

toll

125

France Tolls

architecture

Bridges

route

Tunnels

public

362

Other EU Tolls

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route Tunnels 8 locations

Mont Blanc Tunnel (FR-IT)

€56.40

2026 One-Way €56.40

Fréjus Tunnel (FR-IT)

€56.40

2026 One-Way €56.40

Duplex A86 Tunnel (Paris)

€12.50

Tunnel de Puymorens

€7.50

2026 Rate - Pyrenees (RN20 to Andorra/Spain)

Maurice Lemaire Tunnel

€6.60

Vosges Crossing (Sainte-Marie-aux-Mines)

Tunnel Prado Carénage (Marseille)

€3.30

2026 Rate - City Center to Port

Tunnel Prado Sud (Marseille)

€2.80

2026 Rate - Connects to A50

Périphérique Nord Lyon (Caluire)

€2.60

2026 Rate - A6/A42/A43 Junction

architecture Bridges 4 locations

Pont de lÎle de Ré

€16.00

2026 Summer Rate (€8 off-season). Charente-Maritime

A75: Viaduc de Millau

€13.70

2026 Summer €13.70 / Winter €11.20 (Motorbike €6.70)

Pont de Normandie

€5.90

Pont de Tancarville

€2.80

toll Toll Gates 108 locations

A89: Bordeaux - Lyon

€48.30

A11: Paris - Nantes

€40.80

A26: Calais - Troyes

€35.40

A71: Orléans - Clermont-Ferrand

€30.20

A7: Lyon - Marseille

€25.20

A40: Mâcon - Mont Blanc

€24.50

A62: Bordeaux - Toulouse

€22.20

A61: Toulouse - Narbonne

€15.90

Péage de Villefranche-Limas (A6)

€14.60

A6 Lyon approach

Péage de Reims-Champagne (A4)

€12.40

A4 Strasbourg-Paris main toll

Péage de Senlis (A1)

€8.90

A1 Lille-Paris main toll

Péage de Strasbourg (A4 Entry)

€8.50

Entry from Germany - Strasbourg area

+ 96 more toll gates

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Driving Rules in France

Driving Side

Traffic Direction

🚗

Drives on the

RIGHT SIDE

airline_seat_recline_normal Steering wheel on Left

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Blood Alcohol Limits

Maximum BAC by Driver Type

Standard

0.5‰

Novice

0.2‰

Young (<21)

0.2‰

Professional

0.2‰

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Speed Limits

Maximum speeds for cars

Urban

Rural

130

Motorway

Enforcement: Strict

info Lower in rain

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Safety Equipment

Required Items in Vehicle

check_circle Warning Triangle

check_circle Reflective Vest per person

radio_button_unchecked Fire Extinguisher

radio_button_unchecked First Aid Kit

Checkpoint Risk MEDIUM

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Winter Tire Laws

Seasonal Requirements

📍

Regulation Type

Regional Rules

3PMSF ✓ Req

Studded ✓ OK

Min Tread 3.5mm

Fine €135

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Dashcam Laws

Recording Regulations

⚠️

Legal Status

Restricted

payments Max Fine €135+

gavel Enforcement Moderate

balance Court Evidence ⚠️ Conditional

directions_car Windshield Mount ⚠️ Restricted

Private use only - screen must not be visible to driver

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Mobile Phone Laws

Driving Regulations

📵

Handheld Use

Banned

Hands-Free ✓ OK

Fine €135

Points 3 pts

Emergency ✓ OK

✓ Parked 🚴 Cyclists too

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Window Tint Laws

VLT Requirements

Windshield None

Front Side None

Rear Side Any

Rear Window Any

Fine Range 135 EUR

medical_services Medical exemptions available

block Reflective/mirror tints prohibited

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Headlight & DRL Laws

Daytime Running Lights

🌧️

DRL Status

Conditional

check_circle DRLs OK

subway Tunnels

visibility_off Poor visibility

water_drop Wipers = lights

💡 Low beam required

Fine €35 moderate

info Motorcycles mandatory, cars recommended

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Radar Detector Laws

Detection & Jamming Devices

Detector

❌ Illegal

🚫

Jammer

❌ Illegal

📱

GPS Apps

🚫 Restricted

⚠️ Possession illegal 📦 Device seized 🚗 Vehicle seized

Fine Range €1,500 strict

info Extremely strict. Devices are seized and destroyed. Fines up to €1,500 and possible vehicle seizure.

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Portugal

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help_outline FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How much does fuel cost in France right now? expand_more

As of 2026-01-19, the price of Euro 95 petrol in France is €1.725 per liter (€6.53 per US gallon) and diesel is €1.640 per liter (€6.21 per US gallon). These are national average consumer prices including all taxes, reported to the European Commission Oil Bulletin.

Is fuel in France expensive compared to other EU countries? expand_more

France ranks #23 out of 27 EU countries for petrol prices (1 = cheapest). Petrol at €1.725/L is 12.6% above the EU average of €1.532/L. Diesel at €1.640/L is 8.4% above the EU average of €1.513/L. See the full EU ranking.

Are fuel prices going up or down in France? expand_more

In the latest weekly update (2026-01-19), petrol prices in France increased by 0.94% and diesel prices increased by 1.05%. The all-time price range for petrol in France is €1.015 – €2.131 per liter. Current prices are at 64% of that historical range.

How much does it cost to fill a tank of fuel in France? expand_more

A standard 50-liter tank of Euro 95 petrol in France costs approximately €86.25. A tank of diesel costs approximately €82.00. Based on the average net monthly wage of €2,627 in France, filling a petrol tank takes approximately 5.3 hours of work.

Where is fuel cheaper near France? expand_more

Neighboring countries' petrol prices compared to France (€1.725/L): Luxembourg €1.433/L, Spain €1.440/L, Belgium €1.469/L, Italy €1.626/L, Germany €1.793/L. The cheapest fuel near France is in Luxembourg at €1.433/L (16.9% cheaper). Use the Road Trip Calculator to plan optimal refueling stops.

Are there toll roads or vignettes in France? expand_more

France has toll roads where you pay per section or distance traveled. See the toll calculator and vignette guide for details.

What are the speed limits in France? expand_more

Speed limits for cars in France: Lower limits may apply in rain, fog, or for novice drivers. Full speed limit guide →

What is the blood alcohol limit for driving in France? expand_more

The BAC limit in France is 0.00‰ for regular drivers. Penalties include fines, license suspension, and possible imprisonment. All country BAC limits →

What safety equipment is required in a car in France? expand_more

Required car safety equipment in France: warning triangle, first aid kit, reflective vest, fire extinguisher, plus a valid driving license and insurance documents. Fines apply if stopped without required items. Full equipment guide →

Are winter tires mandatory in France? expand_more

Winter tires are not mandatory in France, but may be advisable in winter conditions. Studded tires are permitted. Full tire regulations →

What is the cheapest month to buy fuel in France? expand_more

Based on 21+ years of historical data, fuel in France tends to be cheapest in Nov and most expensive in Jun. However, prices are primarily driven by global crude oil markets, so seasonal patterns can vary. The all-time petrol range in France is €1.015 – €2.131/L.

Where can I find historical fuel prices for France? expand_more

This page provides 1,056 weekly data points for France from January 2005 to present — over 21 years. Use the Time Machine above to view any past date. Data is downloadable in CSV, JSON, and PDF formats. API access →

How affordable is fuel in France relative to wages? expand_more

With an average net monthly wage of €2,627, filling a 50L petrol tank (€86.25) requires approximately 5.3 hours of work. The fuel-prices.eu affordability index for France is 77/100 (GREED). EU wage comparison →

How much is a gallon of gas in France? expand_more

As of 2026-01-19, one US gallon (3.785 liters) of Euro 95 petrol in France costs approximately €6.53. One gallon of diesel costs approximately €6.21. Note that European fuel prices are quoted per liter at the pump.

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Fuel Prices in France – Current Data Summary

Current Fuel Prices in France (2026)

Historical Data & Downloads

Purchasing Power Context

info Legend

route Tunnels 8 locations

architecture Bridges 4 locations

toll Toll Gates 108 locations

Driving Rules in France

Driving Side

Blood Alcohol Limits

Speed Limits

Safety Equipment

Winter Tire Laws

Dashcam Laws

Mobile Phone Laws

Window Tint Laws

Headlight & DRL Laws

Radar Detector Laws

local_fire_department Annual Inflation Rate (HICP)

⚡ Fuel Prices API

Fuel & Energy

Economic Data

Road Safety

Driving Regulations