France CPI: petroleum products
France CPI: petroleum products stood at 135.23 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Index | |||||||||||
| All households - Petroleum products | 135.23 | 127.42 | 120.63 | 117.9 | 126.72 | 129.15 | 119.38 | 101.95 | 100.13 | 98.42 | |
| All households - Services | 102.35 | 103.84 | 103.97 | 102.38 | 101.92 | 101.88 | 100.68 | 100.51 | 99.99 | 100.09 |
Understanding france CPI: petroleum products
This specialized series focuses exclusively on petroleum-derived fuels used for domestic heating and power generation, tracking products such as heating oil and specialized liquid combustibles. It isolates the liquid fuel component of residential energy, separating it from piped natural gas, electricity, and district heating systems. The measure acts as a direct proxy for refined oil market pass-through to residential heating consumers.
Interpreting these figures necessitates tracking global crude oil benchmarks and refining margins, as prices respond almost immediately to international petroleum supply developments. Seasonal demand patterns during colder months can amplify price swings, though wholesale commodity movements remain the dominant driver. Analysts should view annual percentage changes as the primary gauge of persistent pressure, as monthly numbers frequently exhibit sharp, erratic swings tied to global energy trading.
Frequently asked questions
- What specific fuels make up petroleum products in this context?
- Heating oils and liquid petroleum fuels consumed for residential heating are included.
- Are motor vehicle fuels included in this index?
- No, transport fuels are excluded, as this series targets residential heating applications.
- How closely does this index track global oil markets?
- It correlates very strongly with international crude prices and domestic refinery gate costs.