Over 2.6 million French homes use fuel oil for heating, mainly in rural areas and older buildings, as Le Figaro offers a tool to track prices and plan fuel purchases.
Fuel oil use in France
Approximately 2.6 million primary residences in France rely on domestic fuel oil for heating. This type of heating is more common in rural areas and in older buildings constructed before 1970.
Rural and older buildings
The majority of homes using fuel oil are located in rural regions, where access to alternative heating systems may be limited. Many of these homes were built before 1970, when other heating options were less common.
Tracking fuel prices
Le Figaro, a French newspaper, has developed an online tool to help residents monitor the fluctuating prices of fuel oil. This tool allows users to track price trends over time.
Planning for winter
The tool also helps users determine the optimal time to fill their fuel tanks before the winter season, potentially saving money by purchasing fuel when prices are lower.
