Diesel prices in Europe are finally dropping, but not all stations are seeing the same reductions at the same time.
Diesel prices start to fall
Diesel prices have started to decrease at some stations, though the rate of decline varies among different distributors, according to recent reports.Average price drops slightly
The average price of diesel was approximately 2.3515 euros per liter as of midday Sunday, a slight drop from 2.37909 euros recorded the previous day.Government price reduction plan
The government had previously announced a price reduction of 12 to 18 cents per liter, starting November 1, achieved by selling strategic reserves at cost to distributors. However, the implementation of this reduction has not been uniform across all stations.Ufip expects full rollout soon
The Syndicat Professionnel des Pétroliers (Ufip) noted that the decrease would become visible at all stations in the coming days, though the timing depends on each distributor's commercial policies.Concerns over uneven distribution
Some independent stations have raised concerns that the release of strategic reserves has favored larger distributors, delaying price reductions for smaller stations, especially in rural areas. Francis Pousse of the Mobilians network criticized the government for not aligning its commitments with the actual implementation of the price reductions.Government meets with distributors
The government has scheduled a meeting with fuel distributors on Tuesday to ensure that the release of strategic reserves is reflected in pump prices. The meeting, organized by the ministers of Economy and Finance, Trade, and Energy, aims to monitor the impact of the reserves' release and ensure that the price reductions are passed on to consumers without additional margins.TotalEnergies implements price cuts
TotalEnergies has already reduced diesel prices to 2.15 euros per liter in its 705 Access stations, which is 10 cents less than the 2.25 euros ceiling applied in all its stations. The company stated that its other stations, excluding highways, would follow starting Monday, depending on the evolution of international markets.Other companies follow suit
E.Leclerc announced a 21-cent-per-liter reduction in its 742 service stations starting Sunday, and Coopérative U also reported a decrease of up to 21 cents per liter, with variations across different stations.
