France oil stocks: motor gasoline
France oil stocks: motor gasoline stood at 2,237 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Closing stocks on national territory and abroad | |||||||||||
| Motor gasoline | 2,237 | 2,221 | 2,462 | 2,347 | 2,286 | 2,445 | 2,433 | 2,309 | 2,397 | 2,283 | |
| Kerosene-type jet fuel | 1,422 | 1,390 | 1,353 | 1,349 | 1,372 | 1,296 | 1,281 | 1,284 | 1,366 | 1,288 |
Understanding france oil stocks: motor gasoline
Motor gasoline inventories represent the physical volume of finished spark-ignition engine fuel stored across domestic distribution networks, terminal depots, and designated strategic reserves. This specific product metric isolates light distillate fuels formulated for road transport, setting it apart from broader aggregate measures that mix crude oil and heavy residual oils. Excluded from this series are aviation-grade gasolines, blending components that have not yet met final automotive specifications, and intermediate refinery streams requiring further chemical processing before distribution.
Seasonality heavily influences this product category, typically reflecting shifting road transport demand patterns and scheduled refinery transitions between summer and winter fuel grades. Preliminary monthly estimates are frequently adjusted as terminal operators and distribution networks submit final verified reconciliation figures. Analysts should prioritize year-on-year comparisons to bypass regular seasonal inventory swings, keeping in mind that shifting regulatory fuel specifications can cause historical data breaks. Comparing this specific product metric directly against aggregate petroleum totals without adjusting for its lighter processing footprint can misrepresent broader supply dynamics.
Frequently asked questions
- Does this motor gasoline series include aviation fuels?
- No, aviation-grade fuels and other specialized distillates are tracked under separate product categories.
- How do refinery grade transitions affect motor gasoline inventory readings?
- Refineries typically draw down or build inventories ahead of mandated seasonal shifts between summer and winter fuel specifications.
- Why might early monthly estimates for motor gasoline be revised?
- Initial figures are provisional estimates pending complete inventory audits submitted by commercial storage terminal operators.