France to lower diesel prices via strategic reserve release

diesel prices strategic reserves fuel tax revenue TotalEnergies energy policy

The French government has announced a plan to lower diesel prices by releasing 10 million barrels from its strategic reserves. Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu stated that the measure, which involves selling fuel at cost, is expected to reduce prices by 12 to 18 cents per liter, potentially saving motorists approximately 10 euros per tank. The operation is scheduled to begin with sales to distributors on October 28, with price reductions at the pump expected by November 1 and continuing through January 31, 2027.

TotalEnergies CEO Patrick Pouyanné has committed to implementing price cuts of 8 to 12 cents per liter for individual consumers and a 20-cent reduction for non-road diesel (GNR) used by farmers, fishers, and construction companies. The company will also maintain a price cap of 2.25 euros per liter for individuals. The strategic reserves were reportedly purchased at approximately 0.28 euros per liter, well below current market rates.

Separately, Budget Minister David Amiel reported that France's fuel tax revenues have decreased by 357 million euros since the start of the year. This decline is attributed to lower consumption volumes despite higher prices, countering previous assumptions that rising fuel costs would automatically increase state tax income.

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Commission de régulation de l'énergie · David Amiel · France · G7 · Matignon · Patrick Pouyanne · Sébastien Lecornu · TotalEnergies

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[● 9 SOURCES] TotalEnergies will reduce diesel prices for individuals by 8 to 12 cents per liter starting in early November. www.energygame.gr · www.lalsace.fr · www.journaldeleconomie.fr · www.bienpublic.com · www.capital.gr · +2 more
[● 6 SOURCES] TotalEnergies will maintain a price cap of 2.25 euros per liter for individuals. www.energygame.gr · www.lalsace.fr · www.journaldeleconomie.fr · www.lindependant.fr
[● 6 SOURCES] Non-road diesel (GNR) prices will decrease by 20 cents per liter for farmers, construction companies, and fishers. www.energygame.gr · www.lalsace.fr · www.bienpublic.com · www.epochtimes.fr
[● 12 SOURCES] The French government will release 10 million barrels of diesel from strategic reserves. www.energygame.gr · www.moreto.net · www.journaldeleconomie.fr · www.bienpublic.com · www.economiematin.fr · +5 more
[● 7 SOURCES] The strategic diesel stocks were purchased at approximately 0.28 euros per liter. www.moreto.net · www.journaldeleconomie.fr · www.lejsl.com · www.economiematin.fr · fr.euronews.com · +1 more
[● 5 SOURCES] Diesel price reductions are expected to last until January 31, 2027. www.energygame.gr · www.moreto.net · www.journaldeleconomie.fr · www.lindependant.fr
[● 5 SOURCES] The French government expects diesel prices to decrease by 12 to 18 cents per liter. www.moreto.net · www.journaldeleconomie.fr · fr.euronews.com · www.bienpublic.com · www.letribunaldunet.fr
[● 2 SOURCES] France's fuel tax revenues have decreased by 357 million euros since the beginning of the year. www.notretemps.com