Pump prices · week of September 21, 2026
Diesel and petrol prices in France
In the week of September 21, 2026, diesel averaged €2.38 a litre in France and petrol €2.22 (US$2.72 a litre for diesel). Diesel is +44% and petrol +30% compared with the week of February 23, 2026, before the Strait of Hormuz closed.
Updated September 21, 2026 · Source: European Commission Weekly Oil Bulletin (prices with taxes)
| This week | Week ago | Week of February 23, 2026 | Change since then | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (€/l) | 2.219 | 2.172 | 1.710 | +29.8% |
| Diesel (€/l) | 2.383 | 2.291 | 1.650 | +44.4% |
Trend
■ Diesel ■ petrol, weekly, in €/l.
Common questions
How much is diesel in France?
€2.38 a litre on average in the week of September 21, 2026 (US$2.72 a litre), according to the European Commission Weekly Oil Bulletin (prices with taxes).
How much has fuel risen in France since February 2026?
Diesel: +44%. Petrol: +30%. Compared with the week of February 23, 2026.
How does France compare with the EU average?
Diesel in France is €2.38 against €2.23 for the EU average. France ranks 6 of 27 EU countries for diesel prices in US dollars (1 = most expensive).
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