France fuel deliveries: diesel and premium gasoline
France fuel deliveries: diesel and premium gasoline stood at 3,151.5 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total fuel deliveries (diesel and premium gasoline) | 3,151.5 | 2,874.1 | 2,840.4 | 3,422 | 2,892 | 3,428.3 | 3,268.8 | 3,116.2 | 3,579.8 | 3,369.1 | |
| 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 |
Understanding france fuel deliveries: diesel and premium gasoline
Aggregated fuel distribution figures measure the total physical mass of diesel and premium gasoline released from refineries and bonded depots into the domestic distribution network. This combined metric encompasses automotive fuels utilized across commercial and private transport fleets, omitting heating oils, aviation fuels, and industrial feedstocks that fall under different classification codes. It serves as an overarching indicator of liquid fuel consumption for surface mobility.
Reviewing this series demands attention to tax calendar changes, fuel price volatility, and pre-buying behavior that can artificially inflate volumes just ahead of regulatory shifts. Year-on-year comparisons offer the most reliable lens for tracking underlying demand trends, as month-on-month figures are heavily distorted by holiday travel patterns and agricultural work cycles. Revisions are minimal since petroleum tax filings are strictly monitored, but preliminary estimates can shift slightly upon late reporting from secondary storage operators. Analysts must avoid treating total deliveries as a direct proxy for retail sales, as secondary storage holding patterns can decouple deliveries from actual pump consumption.
Frequently asked questions
- Are heating oils and jet fuel included in this total?
- No, this specific series isolates diesel and premium gasoline destined primarily for vehicular transport.
- Do these figures reflect fuel burned or fuel delivered?
- They track physical deliveries leaving tax-bonded storage hubs, which may differ from immediate retail consumption.
- Why is year-on-year comparison preferred over monthly changes?
- Annual pairings neutralize the recurring impact of school holidays, agricultural harvesting seasons, and regional driving patterns.