France oil stocks: liquefied petroleum gases
France oil stocks: liquefied petroleum gases stood at 37 thousand tonnes in Jul 2026, according to Eurostat – oil and petroleum products stocks, monthly (nrg_stk_oilm). It is one of the indicators in the Oil stocks table (Value · Monthly), with a complete series running from Jan 2013 to Jul 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Oil stocks table
| Indicator | 07-2026 | 06-2026 | 05-2026 | 04-2026 | 03-2026 | 02-2026 | 01-2026 | 12-2025 | 11-2025 | 10-2025 | |
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| Closing stocks on national territory and abroad | |||||||||||
| Liquefied petroleum gases | 37 | 22 | 38 | 41 | 43 | 29 | 34 | 37 | 49 | 40 | |
| Crude oil and petroleum products, total | 20,317 | 19,770 | 20,596 | 20,629 | 20,309 | 20,431 | 19,836 | 20,152 | 20,650 | 19,945 |
Understanding france oil stocks: liquefied petroleum gases
This dataset quantifies inventories of liquefied petroleum gases, comprising propane and butane stored under pressure in specialized terminal tanks and caverns. It separates gaseous hydrocarbons liquefied for transport and storage from liquid refinery fuels and crude oil. The scope includes both petrochemical feedstocks and residential heating supplies, capturing pressurized products that require specialized handling infrastructure.
Interpreting LPG stocks requires careful attention to extreme winter heating demand and petrochemical sector feedstock cycles, which create sharp seasonal troughs. Month-on-month figures can swing dramatically as weather conditions shift or industrial crackers adjust operating rates. Analysts should avoid comparing LPG tonnage directly with liquid fuel volumes without accounting for the distinct pressurized storage and distribution requirements.
Frequently asked questions
- Which specific gases are included in this liquefied petroleum gas inventory?
- It covers propane and butane stored in pressurized liquid form.
- What sectors drive the primary consumption of these liquefied gases?
- Residential heating, aerosol propellants, and petrochemical manufacturing plants are the main consumers.
- Why do LPG inventories exhibit extreme month-to-month volatility?
- Sudden weather temperature drops and industrial feedstock adjustments cause rapid inventory drawdowns.