France imported refined petroleum products
France imported refined petroleum products stood at 963.91 EUR per tonne in Aug 2026, according to SDES – Service des données et études statistiques (Ministère de la Transition écologique). It is one of the indicators in the Energy prices table (Value · Monthly), with a complete series running from Jan 1981 to Aug 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Energy prices table
| Indicator | 08-2026 | 07-2026 | 06-2026 | 05-2026 | 04-2026 | 03-2026 | 02-2026 | 01-2026 | 12-2025 | 11-2025 | |
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| Wholesale energy prices | |||||||||||
| Imported refined petroleum products | 963.91 | 888.66 | 908.57 | 929.89 | 956.57 | 843.29 | 631.5 | 595.9 | 625.72 | 664.89 | |
| Imported coal | 179.95 | 219.91 | 195.71 | 210.78 | 199.82 | 205.24 | 202.2 | 177.04 | 180.44 | 181.8 |
Understanding france imported refined petroleum products
Imported refined petroleum product values denominated in euros per metric tonne track cross-border trade in processed fuels such as diesel, gasoline, and heating distillates before domestic distribution. This trade metric differs from crude oil imports by capturing finished or semi-finished refinery outputs ready for secondary blending or direct wholesale marketing. The aggregation relies on customs declarations, excluding domestically refined petroleum products and crude oil inputs.
Interpreting refined import trends requires analyzing regional product crack spreads and inventory levels rather than crude oil supply balances alone. Month-on-month comparisons can exhibit sharp volatility due to episodic cargo arrivals or refinery maintenance turnarounds abroad, making annual comparisons more reliable for trend analysis. Subsequent revisions reflect routine corrections in trade statistics and late customs declarations.
Frequently asked questions
- What products are encompassed within refined petroleum imports?
- The category includes finished fuels like diesel and gasoline as well as intermediate refinery feedstocks.
- How does this differ from crude oil import metrics?
- This series tracks already processed fuels rather than unrefined crude petroleum.
- Are domestic refining outputs included in these figures?
- No, the scope is strictly limited to products crossing national borders from foreign sources.