France fuel prices fall, new diesel aid for road transport announced

In early August 2026 French gasoline (SP95‑E10) slipped below €2 per litre, trading at €1.99, while diesel settled around €2.20 per litre, a modest decline of roughly one cent per litre. The price easing follows a drop in global oil benchmarks after a de‑escalation in U.S.–Iran tensions and a brief dip of Brent crude below $80 a barrel.

Industry spokesman Francis Pousse, president of the fuel distributors’ union Mobilians, said the fall could amount to a reduction of €0.10‑€0.12 per litre for diesel and €0.07‑€0.08 for gasoline at stations over the weekend of 8‑9 August. The cut is expected to provide a noticeable saving for motorists, especially ahead of the holiday travel rush.

At the same time, the French government issued a second exceptional aid for road‑transport companies hit by the earlier surge in diesel costs. The new decree, dated 3 July 2026, allows firms to receive up to €60,000 per company for vehicle renewal, and it can be combined with the first aid announced in April. Eligibility now hinges on the ratio of profit before tax to turnover, with applications due by 1 September 2026.

Domestic heating oil (fioul) also saw a slight price retreat, with average rates around €1 620 per 1 000 L on 8 August, reflecting the broader oil‑price moderation.