Diesel prices rise in EU countries

Average diesel prices per liter in the European Union have exceeded 2.30 euros in five countries, including France, according to a compilation of national data from the 27 EU countries. The French government has planned to release 10 million barrels of diesel from reserves starting November 1st in an effort to lower prices.

Price details across EU nations

According to European data analyzed by AFP, the price per liter was 2.27 euros in Germany (compared to 2.25 euros the previous week), 2.14 euros in Italy (2.15 euros), and 1.89 euros in Spain (1.92 euros). These data, transmitted by national authorities to Brussels a few days before each publication of the report, include taxes but do not take into account targeted aids, such as those for heavy vehicle users in France.

Trend in diesel prices over time

Since the end of June, the average price of diesel in the EU, weighted according to the consumption of each member state, has experienced a continuous increase, reaching a record at the end of September at 2.24 euros per liter before decreasing by 10 cents at the beginning of October. The price was 1.53 euros per liter at the same time last year.

Global market challenges

According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), global diesel markets "have tightened" in 2026 due to the war in the Middle East, which has disrupted hydrocarbon exports, and the war between Russia and Ukraine, where energy infrastructure is regularly targeted. The market for this fuel, essential for goods transport and agriculture, should remain "tense" next year, the IEA indicated, estimating "unlikely" the rebuilding of diesel stocks before the second half of 2027.