France household consumption: coke & refined petroleum
France household consumption: coke & refined petroleum stood at 3.19 EUR billion in Aug 2026, according to INSEE – Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques (BDM). It is one of the indicators in the Retail trade and household consumption table (Value · Monthly), with a complete series running from Jan 1980 to Aug 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Retail trade and household consumption table
| Indicator | 08-2026 | 07-2026 | 06-2026 | 05-2026 | 04-2026 | 03-2026 | 02-2026 | 01-2026 | 12-2025 | 11-2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household consumption of goods | |||||||||||
| Manufacture of coke and refined petroleum products | 3.19 | 3.34 | 3.28 | 3.25 | 3.34 | 3.43 | 3.46 | 3.37 | 3.64 | 3.42 | |
| Transport equipment | 5.91 | 5.83 | 5.74 | 5.82 | 5.77 | 5.76 | 5.55 | 5.62 | 5.57 | 5.59 |
Understanding france household consumption: coke & refined petroleum
Monetary outlays by households on processed petroleum fuels, heating oils, and refinery output purchased directly for domestic use, distinct from commercial industrial procurement. The series measures consumer spending on refined energy commodities used for home heating and private mobility, excluding crude petroleum extraction and electricity generation. Automotive fuels purchased at service stations are also captured here alongside specialized domestic heating oils.
Interpreting these expenditure values requires careful consideration of global energy price volatility and winter weather severity, which drive massive swings in household heating demand. Month-on-month comparisons can be highly misleading during unseasonal temperature shifts, making annual moving averages preferable for trend analysis. Revisions to early estimates often follow updated energy delivery logs and retroactive tax adjustments on petroleum products.
Frequently asked questions
- Does this cover electricity and natural gas consumed by households?
- No, electricity and gas are tracked under separate utility and energy classifications.
- Are industrial purchases of refined petroleum included?
- No, the series measures household consumption expenditure exclusively.
- Why do expenditure figures fluctuate so sharply in winter months?
- Heating fuel purchases vary dramatically depending on ambient temperatures and cold-weather severity.