Fuel and heating fuel prices in France: a breakdown

Price on 16/10/26

Diesel

2.346 €

Including tax /litre

1.347 €

before tax

0.998 €

in taxes

42.6 %

of the price is tax

Breakdown of the price including tax

Including tax

2.346 €

Before tax
1.347 €
Excise duty (TICPE)
0.607 €
VAT on the pre-tax price
0.269 €
VAT on TICPE
0.121 €

Price breakdown for Diesel · From 24/10/25 to 16/10/26

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Where does the data come from?

Prices come from the French Ministry for the Ecological Transition - DGEC. The data covers the period from 03 January 2020 to 16 October 2026, with weekly observations.

These are national averages for mainland France, excluding Corsica. The data doesn't cover overseas territories or regional variations.

Available categories and products

Road fuels

  • Diesel
  • SP95-E5 petrol
  • SP95-E10 petrol
  • SP98 petrol
  • E85 ethanol fuel
  • Automotive LPG

Non-road fuels

  • Non-road diesel (< 5,000 litres)

Heating fuels

  • Heating oil (2,000 to 4,999 L)
  • Heating oil (> 27,000 L)
  • Heavy fuel oil (sulphur ≤ 1%)

How is the price breakdown calculated?

The tax-inclusive price of each fuel has three components:

  • The pre-tax price, which depends on oil prices and distribution margins
  • The energy excise duty (TICPE), a fixed tax per litre
  • The 20% VAT, applied to both the pre-tax price and TICPE

To understand the breakdown in more detail, read my analysis "Why filling up costs so much in France".

Note: This tool is for information only. It assumes 20% VAT throughout the period. The TICPE rates shown are national reference rates. Always check current rates on the official website.