France LPG motor fuel price at the pump
France LPG motor fuel price at the pump stood at 1.01 EUR incl. VAT in Sep 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 Jul 1996 to Sep 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Energy prices table
| Indicator | 09-2026 | 08-2026 | 07-2026 | 06-2026 | 05-2026 | 04-2026 | 03-2026 | 02-2026 | 01-2026 | 12-2025 | |
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| Fuel prices at the pump | |||||||||||
| LPG motor fuel (per litre) | 1.01 | 1.02 | 1.01 | 1.03 | 1.06 | 1.04 | 0.96 | 0.95 | 0.95 | 0.94 | |
| Domestic heating oil (per 100 litres, C1 rate) | 188.02 | 168.48 | 158.7 | 149.21 | 167.33 | 177.64 | 168.19 | 120.2 | 117.04 | 109.86 |
Understanding france LPG motor fuel price at the pump
Retail pump tariffs for liquefied petroleum gas used in motor vehicles capture the total financial outlays per litre, incorporating all mandatory value-added taxes and environmental excises levied at service stations. Unlike conventional liquid road fuels, this automotive alternative reflects specialized distribution networks and distinct tax schedules applicable to pressurized gaseous propellants. The calculation records transaction sums at point-of-sale pumps across retail outlets, omitting fleet-specific discounts or commercial volume rebates.
Interpreting short-term movements requires accounting for niche supply logistics and feedstock costs that can diverge substantially from mainstream petroleum benchmarks. Analysts should evaluate year-on-year comparisons rather than sequential monthly variations to filter out recurring weather-driven shifts in vehicular fuel demand. Revisions to early estimates typically arise from delayed tax adjustment updates or corrections reported by retail station surveys.
Frequently asked questions
- What taxes are included in the pump price?
- All values incorporate standard value-added tax alongside specific domestic energy consumption duties.
- Does this indicator cover commercial fleet refueling rates?
- No, the series reflects standard pump transactions available to retail motorists rather than contracted fleet agreements.
- Why compare annual periods instead of consecutive months?
- Annual comparisons eliminate seasonal driving fluctuations that regularly skew month-to-month price movements.