Fuel prices in France

France publishes nationwide fuel prices through prix-carburants.gouv.fr. Hypermarket fuel stations (Leclerc, Carrefour, Intermarché, Auchan) are usually the cheapest option, often 5–15 cents below branded networks.

Taxes

TICPE excise duty plus 20% TVA. Total taxes typically represent 55–60% of the pump price for Euro 95 and SP95-E10.

When prices dip

Hypermarket prices are usually adjusted Tuesday or Wednesday and tend to be lowest mid-week.

Tips

• SP95-E10 (10% ethanol) is normally 3–6 cents cheaper than SP95 and accepted by most modern petrol cars.
• Avoid motorway service areas — autoroute prices are €0.15–0.25/L higher than nearby towns.
• Cross-check Belgian and Luxembourg border stations for diesel.

Popular brands

TotalEnergies, Shell, BP, Esso, Leclerc, Carrefour, Intermarché, Auchan