France LPG (butane, propane, fuel) consumption
France LPG (butane, propane, fuel) consumption stood at 76.75 thousand tonnes 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 Monthly energy balances 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 Monthly energy balances table
| Indicator | 08-2026 | 07-2026 | 06-2026 | 05-2026 | 04-2026 | 03-2026 | 02-2026 | 01-2026 | 12-2025 | 11-2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consumption and sales by product | |||||||||||
| LPG (butane, propane, LPG fuel) | 76.75 | 86.29 | 88 | 90.55 | 128.85 | 149.91 | 149.16 | 171.42 | 164.34 | 136.64 | |
| Petrochemical feedstocks | 464.59 | 434.3 | 507.07 | 533.75 | 527.69 | 496.97 | 442.61 | 420.47 | 377.34 | 409.6 |
Understanding france LPG (butane, propane, fuel) consumption
Liquefied petroleum gases including propane, butane, and specific automotive gas blends track the physical volume of light paraffinic hydrocarbons kept in pressurized liquid form for residential heating, cooking, and niche transport uses. This series aggregates three distinct light hydrocarbon streams distributed in cylinders or bulk tanks. Excluded are natural gas distributed via municipal pipeline networks and heavier liquid fuels derived from crude oil distillation.
Analyzing these movements requires recognizing strong winter weather dependencies, as residential space heating demand spikes during cold months. Monthly data points face routine adjustments as distributor inventory reports and pipeline injection metrics are reconciled. Comparing liquefied petroleum gas with natural gas figures can be misleading because their distribution infrastructures and consumer segments differ entirely.
Frequently asked questions
- Does this series include both propane and butane?
- Yes, it aggregates butane, propane, and specific automotive liquefied petroleum gas fuels into a single category.
- How is liquefied petroleum gas typically delivered to end users?
- It is transported and stored under pressure in steel cylinders or bulk storage tanks rather than municipal pipelines.
- Why do consumption figures show pronounced winter peaks?
- Residential and rural space heating demand surges during colder months, driving up propane and butane deliveries.