France CPI: transports
France CPI: transports stood at 98.4 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 - Transports | 98.4 | 109.1 | 114.3 | 103.06 | 102.52 | 105.65 | 96.82 | 96.81 | 93.02 | 100.98 | |
| All households - Communications | 107.68 | 108.16 | 108.19 | 106.66 | 105.88 | 104.77 | 102.6 | 100.62 | 99.04 | 100.11 |
Understanding france CPI: transports
This index tracks the retail cost burden borne by households for personal mobility and conveyance, encompassing both the purchase of vehicles and the utilization of passenger transport services. It aggregates items ranging from automobile acquisitions and spare parts to railway fares, air tickets, and fuel consumed in private transit, while systematically leaving out freight transport and commercial logistics expenditures. Unlike broad headline measures or narrow commodity groups, this sub-index isolates the distinct financial pressures originating from vehicle maintenance, public transit tariffs, and motoring expenses.
Interpreting this series requires accounting for sharp seasonal fluctuations tied to holiday travel periods, school breaks, and annual adjustments in public transport fare schedules. Analysts should rely primarily on annual comparisons to smooth out predictable calendar-driven spikes, rather than month-on-month shifts that can exaggerate temporary fuel price volatility. When evaluating broader inflation dynamics, observers must remember that transport costs interact heavily with raw petroleum markets, meaning this index often exhibits much higher short-term variance than the aggregate basket.
Frequently asked questions
- What expenses are included under transports?
- It covers vehicle purchases, spare parts, fuels, maintenance, and public passenger fares by road, rail, air, and water.
- Why do transport figures fluctuate so sharply between months?
- Frequent swings in global oil markets combined with heavy holiday travel seasons create high short-term volatility.
- Does this series include freight or commercial delivery costs?
- No, the measure strictly targets household consumer expenditures and excludes business logistics or freight.