France propane price: per 100 kWh GCV
France propane price: per 100 kWh GCV stood at 16.64 EUR incl. VAT in Aug 2026, according to SDES – Service des données et études statistiques (Ministère de la Transition écologique). It is one of the indicators in the Energy prices table (Value · Monthly), with a complete series running from Jan 1983 to Aug 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Energy prices table
| Indicator | 08-2026 | 07-2026 | 06-2026 | 05-2026 | 04-2026 | 03-2026 | 02-2026 | 01-2026 | 12-2025 | 11-2025 | |
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| Fuel prices at the pump | |||||||||||
| Propane (per 100 kWh GCV) | 16.64 | 16.84 | 16.59 | 15.95 | 16.19 | 16.3 | 15.9 | 15.81 | 15.85 | 15.81 | |
| Propane (per 100 kWh NCV) | 17.97 | 18.18 | 17.92 | 17.22 | 17.49 | 17.6 | 17.17 | 17.07 | 17.12 | 17.07 |
Understanding france propane price: per 100 kWh GCV
Propane thermal values evaluated against net calorific value per hundred kilowatt-hours quantify the retail cost borne by residential and commercial consumers purchasing liquefied petroleum gas packaged for heating or cooking applications. This specific formulation scales financial outlays directly to the energy content provided rather than physical volume units like kilograms or litres, allowing direct comparison with natural gas and electricity tariffs found elsewhere in the energy marketplace. The quoted figure incorporates all mandatory value-added taxes, distribution fees, and regulatory levies applied at the point of sale, distinguishing it from untaxed wholesale transactions or specialized bulk deliveries intended for industrial manufacturing plants.
Interpreting this series requires accounting for distinct weather-driven demand patterns, as heating requirements surge during colder months and soften significantly through summer. Analysts should exercise caution when evaluating consecutive monthly shifts due to potential short-term delivery adjustments or supplier pricing shifts, making year-on-year comparisons more reliable for isolating underlying fuel cost trajectories from seasonal weather anomalies. When contrasting these figures against natural gas or electricity metrics, researchers must ensure they align thermal equivalents properly, since handling charges and distribution network access fees vary substantially across different fuel types.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the net calorific value unit mean for propane pricing?
- It standardizes the cost based on the actual heat energy released during combustion, excluding the latent heat of vaporization of water.
- Does this series include delivery charges for residential propane tanks?
- Yes, the figures represent the final retail price paid by consumers, which incorporates standard distribution and tax components.
- Why might propane prices diverge from natural gas tariffs?
- Propane relies on separate supply chains, international logistics, and localized delivery networks that respond differently to market shocks.