Overview
- Government data published the week of Aug 3–4 shows national averages at about €2.22 per litre for diesel and €2.02 for SP95‑E10.
- Diesel has climbed sharply, gaining roughly €0.36 over the past month and about €0.05 in the last week according to the Ministry of Ecological Transition figures.
- Analysts and reporters link the July price rebound to the resumption of hostilities in Iran, which tightened global oil supply and lifted wholesale costs.
- The higher prices have tangible effects for drivers: a 50‑litre diesel fill now costs about €18–€20 more and many motorists in Paris suburbs report walking more and driving less to save money.
- The rise reverses a year of unusually low pump prices — including a mid‑June dip to around €1.86 after a reported Versailles agreement — and highlights how sensitive French retail fuel is to Middle East tensions.