France market services price changes: transport, storage
France market services price changes: transport, storage stood at 10.53 Balance of opinion in Sep 2026, according to Banque de France – Webstat (webstat.banque-france.fr). It is one of the indicators in the Banque de France business surveys table (Value · Monthly), with a complete series running from Oct 2002 to Sep 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Banque de France business surveys table
| Indicator | 09-2026 | 08-2026 | 07-2026 | 06-2026 | 05-2026 | 04-2026 | 03-2026 | 02-2026 | 01-2026 | 12-2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prices, change on previous month | |||||||||||
| Transport and storage | 10.53 | 11.21 | 8.18 | 3.87 | 11.24 | 23.2 | 14.53 | 4.52 | 1.7 | 3.87 | |
| Road freight transport and pipelines | 20.03 | 14.42 | 7.21 | 7.47 | 21.34 | 34.12 | 20.09 | 5.07 | 8.97 | 1.9 |
Understanding france market services price changes: transport, storage
Long-distance haulage fleet operators, local freight delivery directors, and pipeline system managers report monthly shifts in their cargo transport tariffs. This specialized series targets over-the-road freight and pipeline transmission, separating vehicular and pipeline cargo hauling from maritime shipping, air freight, and warehousing services. Excluded from this scope are passenger vehicle transport and retail delivery services. Respondents assess whether hauling contracts, per-kilometer rates, and pipeline transmission fees increased, decreased, or stayed flat compared to the previous month.
Road and pipeline pricing reflects immediate operational cost pressures such as driver wages and fuel expenses, making month-on-month comparisons most effective for spotting near-term inflation trends. Seasonal maintenance periods and agricultural harvest cycles can introduce recurring patterns that make seasonal adjustment necessary. Comparing these tariffs with broader service measures reveals the specific cost trajectory of surface freight logistics.
Frequently asked questions
- Does this index cover maritime or air freight transport?
- No, it is strictly limited to road freight transport and pipeline transmission systems.
- What primary cost factors influence monthly changes in road freight tariffs?
- Fuel prices, vehicle maintenance expenses, and driver compensation are primary drivers of tariff adjustments.
- Why is month-on-month analysis recommended for this transport price series?
- It captures rapid adjustments in fuel surcharges and haulage contracts that twelve-month averages can obscure.