France diesel oil deliveries
France diesel oil deliveries stood at 2,177 thousand tonnes in Mar 2026, according to INSEE – Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques (BDM). It is one of the indicators in the Monthly transport traffic table (Value · Monthly), with a complete series running from Jan 1982 to Mar 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Monthly transport traffic table
| Indicator | 03-2026 | 02-2026 | 01-2026 | 12-2025 | 11-2025 | 10-2025 | 09-2025 | 08-2025 | 07-2025 | 06-2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel oil deliveries | 2,177 | 2,015 | 1,973 | 2,367 | 2,033 | 2,410 | 2,273 | 2,064 | 2,453 | 2,326 | |
| Deliveries of unleaded fuel | 974.9 | 859.1 | 867.5 | 1,055 | 858.8 | 1,018.4 | 995.4 | 1,051.8 | 1,127.1 | 1,043.4 | |
| Air traffic - Airport of Bordeaux-Mérignac | 460.7 | 399.4 | 359.9 | 470.1 | 415.5 | 549 | 538.6 | 598.9 | 574.9 | 562.6 |
Understanding france diesel oil deliveries
Distribution volumes of compression-ignition fuel are quantified here by tracking the physical tonnage leaving wholesale storage facilities for commercial and private end-use. This specific category isolates diesel fuel from unleaded gasoline and alternative power sources, capturing the primary energy source for heavy commercial transport, agricultural machinery, and a large share of passenger vehicles. It stands apart from broader energy aggregates by focusing exclusively on this single transport fuel type.
Evaluating this delivery stream requires accounting for structural fleet composition changes and shifts in commercial freight activity over extended horizons. Analysts should look at annual percentage changes to neutralize seasonal farming surges and transport lulls that recur every year. Early monthly numbers are generally robust due to strict excise tax monitoring, though minor adjustments occur during depot audits. Comparing diesel movements directly with unleaded gasoline figures highlights the divergence between commercial logistics demand and private motoring habits.
Frequently asked questions
- Does this series include non-transport uses of diesel?
- Volumes delivered for stationary power generation or specific industrial heating processes may occasionally commingle, but transport is the primary driver.
- Why is diesel tracked separately from gasoline in transport statistics?
- Diesel powers the commercial freight and heavy logistics sector, making its consumption trends economically distinct from private gasoline vehicles.
- Are biofuel blends factored into this tonnage?
- Physical product weight includes blended components as reported by distribution terminals under standard regulatory guidelines.