Fuel prices rise again: motorists look to summer with concern

Paris - 15 July 2026: Prices for petrol and diesel in France are rising slightly again after a period of easing. For many motorists, the development comes at a particularly sensitive time: with the start of the summer holidays, travel traffic is increasing while households are calculating their spending on holiday journeys. The latest movement is already being felt at the pumps.The main trigger is believed to be renewed tensions involving Iran and the United States. The conflict has once again unsettled international crude oil and petroleum product markets. Price ...