Average petrol and diesel price in France today
National average as of 2026-05-30, from official French Ministry of the Economy data (ordinary road network, motorways excluded).
The exact price, near you
Travelling in France or near the border? Open Rifuel for the cheapest stations around you and the real-time comparison with Italy.
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The French average is often close to the Italian one, swinging in favour of either depending on the period. The most common petrol is SP95-E10; diesel is called “gazole”.
For people at the border the question is whether crossing pays off: you decide it only net of the detour, factoring in extra kilometres and tolls. You’ll find the real Ventimiglia–Menton comparison in the links below.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average petrol price in France today?
The national SP95-E10 average is €2,019/L (official Ministry of the Economy data, 2026-05-30).
How much does diesel (gazole) cost in France?
The national gazole average is €2,077/L (2026-05-30).
Is it worth refuelling in France from Italy?
It depends on the detour: it pays off mostly on the way back from a trip. Rifuel computes the net saving factoring in extra kilometres and tolls.