France PPI (French market): electricity, gas, steam and air
France PPI (French market): electricity, gas, steam and air stood at 128.4 in Aug 2026, according to INSEE – Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques (BDM). It is one of the indicators in the PPI table (Value · Monthly), with a complete series running from Jan 2000 to Aug 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the PPI table
| Indicator | 08-2026 | 07-2026 | 06-2026 | 05-2026 | 04-2026 | 03-2026 | 02-2026 | 01-2026 | 12-2025 | 11-2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| French market (basic prices) | |||||||||||
| A21 D, CPF 35 - Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 128.4 | 123.7 | 117.9 | 118.3 | 120.2 | 140.7 | 139.7 | 143.9 | 142.4 | 138 | |
| DE00 - Electricity, gas, steam, water supply, sewerage and waste management | 127 | 123.3 | 118.9 | 119.2 | 120.4 | 135.8 | 134.8 | 137.8 | 136.3 | 132.8 |
Understanding france PPI (French market): electricity, gas, steam and air
Electrical power generation, gas distribution networks, steam generation facilities, and air conditioning supply outputs define the parameters of this specific index. Factory gate transactions recorded here isolate the domestic generation and distribution of energy fluids at basic prices, omitting extractive industries, water supply operations, and waste management services found in broader utility groupings. This targeted design allows analysts to isolate the pricing pressures originating strictly from the power and gas sectors without dilution from municipal sanitation or mining activities.
When evaluating these figures, observers must account for heavy weather-induced seasonal swings in electricity and gas consumption, as well as state-administered tariff schedules that frequently reset on predetermined calendar intervals. Early data releases often undergo revision when final regulatory reconciliations and corrected enterprise returns are incorporated. Year-on-year analysis provides a clearer view of underlying utility cost trajectories by neutralizing annual weather anomalies, while month-on-month figures highlight immediate regulatory tariff shifts.
Frequently asked questions
- Does this series cover water and waste management?
- No, water collection, sewerage, and waste remediation are handled in separate classifications and excluded from this energy-only supply index.
- How do regulated tariffs impact the index movement?
- State-controlled price adjustments for electricity and gas can cause sudden step-changes in the monthly index values when implemented.
- Is it better to use monthly or annual comparisons for power prices?
- Year-on-year comparisons are generally more reliable for stripping out seasonal heating and cooling demand distortions inherent in energy markets.