Overview
- From 1 January, retailers applied a 4–6 centimes-per-litre increase at the pump, according to the French oil and fuels industry group.
- The rise reflects reinforced Certificats d’économie d’énergie obligations, with the public envelope lifted to €8 billion from €6 billion and older support schemes effectively replaced.
- Suppliers and distributors are passing through the added costs, with UFIP noting net distribution margins of roughly 1–2 centimes per litre leave little room to absorb them.
- The higher CEE contribution also affects power and gas, creating additional upward pressure on household energy charges.
- At prevailing prices the CEE line now represents about €7.50 on a 50‑litre fill, though analysts say abundant global supply could limit broader price increases through 2026.