Petrol and diesel prices rising again in France after sustained fall

Petrol and diesel prices are on the rise again in France after two months of consecutive decreases, with both costing on average €1.60 per litre, new figures show.

The figures were released on October 3 by the Ecology Ministry.

The increase equates to 2.6-3.6 cents more per litre over the past week.

On average, the amount for a litre of fuel is:

• Diesel: €1.6956

• SP95: €1.5737

• SP95-E10: €1.5185

• SP98: €1.6154

The price rise comes after two months of consecutive decreases.

However, discounts on fuel are still in place across France, including the 30-cent-per-litre rebate from the government, and the 20-cent-per-litre offer in TotalEnergies service stations.

This is the last month that these offers will remain at this level; both will drop to 10 cents per litre from November, and stop at the end of December.

TotalEnergies’ 20-cent-per-litre discount has led to a surge in demand at its petrol stations, causing stock shortages in some places.

Read more: French fuel discounts: long queues form at Total petrol stations

Other suppliers also observed a drop in their customer numbers, with Esso stations in Corsica suspending distribution because of a lack of demand.

Their managers criticised the company’s decision not to follow TotalEnergies’ discounted price.

Strikes at TotalEnergies and Esso refineries have also led to a rush on petrol stations, with customers filling up as a preemptive action amid fears of shortages. TotalEnergies has said that there is no shortage of fuel, but customer numbers have nonetheless risen by 30% in some places.

Read more: Fears of fuel shortages are growing in France due to refinery strikes

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