France CPI month-on-month: energy
France CPI month-on-month: energy stood at 3.9% in Sep 2026, according to INSEE – Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques (BDM). It is one of the indicators in the Consumer price index table (Value · Monthly), with a complete series running from Jan 1996 to Sep 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Consumer price index table
| Indicator | 09-2026 | 08-2026 | 07-2026 | 06-2026 | 05-2026 | 04-2026 | 03-2026 | 02-2026 | 01-2026 | 12-2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month-on-month change | |||||||||||
| All households - Energy | 3.9 | 3.4 | 2.3 | -4.2 | 0.6 | 4.7 | 8.9 | 0.3 | 0.8 | -1.6 | |
| All households - Petroleum products | 6.1 | 5.6 | 2.3 | -7 | -1.9 | 8.2 | 17.1 | 1.8 | 1.7 | -3 |
Understanding france CPI month-on-month: energy
Petroleum-based fuels, domestic heating oils, electricity deliveries, and piped gas supplies consumed directly by households constitute the precise boundaries of this monthly tracking series. The measure reflects sequential price adjustments for products that power residential living spaces and personal transport vehicles, combining liquid hydrocarbons with networked utility commodities. Unlike broader retail indicators that monitor durable merchandise or food items, this index captures inputs directly tied to global commodity markets, extraction costs, and regulated utility tariffs. It stands apart from manufacturing or service metrics by concentrating exclusively on the thermal, electrical, and kinetic power utilized by residential consumers, leaving out industrial or commercial energy consumption entirely.
Evaluating this indicator requires acknowledging its high sensitivity to international crude oil benchmarks and wholesale natural gas spot markets, which can generate substantial month-on-month volatility. Utility price verifications often occur on fixed calendar schedules, resulting in abrupt step changes rather than smooth trends. Seasonality plays a powerful role, driven by weather-dependent heating demands during colder months and driving fuel consumption patterns during holiday periods. Analysts should avoid treating month-on-month movements as indicators of underlying core inflation, given that energy prices frequently reverse direction rapidly based on exogenous geopolitical or meteorological developments.
Frequently asked questions
- Which types of fuel and power are included in this energy index?
- The series covers refined petroleum for vehicles, heating oils, electricity, and piped natural gas supplied to residences.
- Why do energy prices often swing sharply between consecutive months?
- Global commodity market volatility, weather shifts, and regulated utility tariff adjustments drive sudden monthly price movements.
- Does this measure capture the energy used by factories and offices?
- No, the scope is restricted strictly to residential household consumption, excluding all commercial and industrial usage.