SP95-E10 costs more than two euros per litre on average again

Paris – 20 July 2026: The average price of one litre of SP95-E10 in France has risen above the two-euro mark again. The country’s most commonly purchased petrol grade had become 6.8 cents per litre more expensive compared with the previous week by Monday morning. The figures are based on an analysis for mainland France using data from the government price portal.

The two-euro threshold is particularly significant for many motorists, even though the actual prices charged can vary considerably depending on the filling station, region and operator. The published figure is a nationwide average and does not mean that every station charges this amount. Consumers can continue to compare the reported prices at individual outlets through the government portal.

The renewed increase follows a period in which SP95-E10 had averaged below two euros per litre for more than a month. Sharp price increases for diesel fuel had already been reported in recent days. This once again noticeably increases the burden on households and commuters who depend on their cars.

Developments at the pumps do not depend solely on crude oil quotations. The final price also includes costs for refineries, storage, transport and distribution. There are also the excise duty on energy products and value-added tax. As a result, changes in international energy markets can reach consumers with a time lag and affect fuel types differently.

According to the French statistical service for sustainable development, the energy market had already changed significantly at the beginning of 2026. The war in Iran and difficulties with shipping through the Strait of Hormuz caused prices for crude oil and refined products to rise sharply. The situation on procurement markets therefore remains a key factor affecting prices in France.

SP95-E10 is a petrol fuel containing up to ten percent ethanol and is suitable for a large proportion of approved petrol-powered vehicles. According to government statistics, this grade still cost an average of 1.69 euros per litre in 2025. The current level above two euros therefore highlights the high volatility of fuel costs.

For motorists, comparing prices before filling up remains particularly important. Filling stations transmit their price information to the government system, making local differences visible. Whether the latest price increase continues will depend in particular on further developments in international oil supplies, refinery prices and the euro-dollar exchange rate.