Gas prices continue to drop, TV channels change: 5 changes for residents in France in June 2025

June is likely to be a quieter month when it comes to changes for residents of France compared to previous busy months.

Notably, the final deadlines for income tax declarations are in June, although corrections to a submission can be until June 25. 

However, there are still some changes to be aware of in June, which we list below. 

TV channel numbers to change

Several major television channels will see their numbers changed as part of a reshuffle following the discontinuation of C8 and NRJ12. 

These include France4 moving to channel 4 – meaning France2 - France5 now run on correct sequential channels – and several news channels will be placed together between channels 13 to 16 (LCI, BFMTV, Cnews, FranceInfo).

Most other channels will remain unaffected.

Reduction in gas prices 

The benchmark gas price set by the Commission de Régulation de l'Energie (CRE) will fall slightly in June, reflecting changes in the market. 

The fact that the standard price has dropped is expected to result in a slight lowering of household bills. 

It is the second successive month of benchmark price falls following several months of continuous rises at the end of 2024 and start of 2025. 

Several tobacco products see price increase 

The price of several tobacco products will increase from June by around 50 cents, including Marlboro Red and Gold Collections as well as Philip Morris Kings Collections. 

It is the third time this year prices have increased with a further rise scheduled for September 1. 

You can see the full list of price changes in a PDF shared by French Customs here. 

Major changes to jobseekers rules

An overhaul of the jobseekers system in France will come into effect from June 1. 

The number of checks carried out on jobseekers will triple between now and 2027, as France Travail looks to crack down on fraudulent claims. 

Inspections will be able to be carried out without a prior interview of the individual, and a new sanction will enable payments to be temporarily suspended until a person returns to regular jobseeking where appropriate. 

At the same time, controls will become more individualised, and missing an appointment will not immediately result in a sanction, as is currently the case. 

New information labels for smartphones and tablets

From June 20, new phones and tablets must display more detailed information on stickers.

This will include details on battery life as well as the appliance’s resistance to water damage, dust, and how well it can survive being dropped.