France petroleum product imports: gas oil and diesel
France petroleum product imports: gas oil and diesel stood at 895 thousand tonnes in Jul 2026, according to Eurostat – imports and exports of oil and petroleum products by partner country, monthly (nrg_ti_oilm, nrg_te_oilm). It is one of the indicators in the Energy trade 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 Energy trade table
| Indicator | 07-2026 | 06-2026 | 05-2026 | 04-2026 | 03-2026 | 02-2026 | 01-2026 | 12-2025 | 11-2025 | 10-2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Imports of petroleum products | 2,453 | 2,598 | 2,579 | 2,340 | 2,516 | 2,505 | 2,818 | 2,503 | 2,302 | 2,857 | |
| By product | |||||||||||
| Gas oil and diesel, fossil part | 895 | 1,202 | 1,139 | 961 | 962 | 1,161 | 1,617 | 1,266 | 1,055 | 1,580 |
Understanding france petroleum product imports: gas oil and diesel
This series measures the physical volume of imported gas oil and diesel containing the fossil component, destined for compression-ignition engines and industrial heating. It encompasses automotive diesel, railway fuel, and heating gas oils, while excluding biodiesel blending elements and heavier residual fuel oils. The scope captures the primary middle distillate category relied upon by freight transport, agricultural machinery, and commercial heating systems.
Observers must account for pronounced seasonal patterns, as heating oil requirements drive higher inbound shipments during colder months alongside steady transport demand. Initial monthly releases undergo standard statistical revisions as customs authorities process delayed freight documentation and pipeline cross-border tallies. Analysts should rely on year-on-year comparisons rather than sequential monthly changes to avoid weather-induced distortion. Conflating this series with motor gasoline figures can cause misinterpretations, given the distinct industrial and commercial user base for diesel fuels.
Frequently asked questions
- What types of fuel are grouped into this category?
- The series combines automotive diesel, railway traction fuel, and gas oil used for commercial and residential heating.
- Does this metric account for renewable diesel or biodiesel additives?
- No, it tracks only the fossil component of the fuel, excluding separate biofuel blending streams.
- Why are winter months often associated with higher import volumes?
- Inbound shipments typically increase to meet combined demands for freight transport and seasonal heating requirements.