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TotalEnergies to extend fuel price cap in France during Middle East crisis

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Posted on April 30, 2026

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TotalEnergies to extend fuel price cap in France during Middle East crisis

TotalEnergies Extends Fuel Price Cap in France Throughout May Amid Crisis

TotalEnergies' Fuel Price Cap Policy and Special Offers

Fuel Price Cap Maintained Amid Middle East Crisis

PARIS, April 30 (Reuters) - TotalEnergies said on Thursday it would maintain its policy of capping fuel prices across France for as long as the crisis in the Middle East continues, and announced a temporary nationwide fixed-price offer for key public holiday weekends in May.

Details of the Price Cap

The French energy company said it would keep the price caps it had announced in March at its 3,300 service stations in mainland France, as oil prices continue to rise. Under the policy, gasoline is capped at 1.99 euros per litre and diesel at 2.25 euros per litre throughout May.

Adjustment Based on International Market Prices

TotalEnergies said it would immediately pass on any declines in international diesel and gasoline prices should global markets move lower.

Special "Single Price" Operation for May Holidays

In addition, the company said it would launch a special "single price" operation for the long weekends of May 1, May 8 and Ascension Day, periods traditionally marked by higher road travel. During those weekends, gasoline will be priced at 1.99 euros per litre and diesel at 2.09 euros per litre across its French network.

(Reporting by Charlotte Van Campenhout; Editing by David Gregorio)

Key Takeaways

  • TotalEnergies will maintain the March‑announced fuel price caps—gasoline at €1.99/l and diesel at €2.25/l—throughout May, amid surging crude prices due to the Middle East conflict (lemonde.fr).
  • Any declines in international oil prices will be passed on immediately to consumers, reflecting TotalEnergies’ transparent pricing commitment (hydrocarbonprocessing.com).
  • For the long holiday weekends—May 1, May 8 and Ascension Day—TotalEnergies will apply a special fixed price of €1.99/l for gasoline and €2.09/l for diesel across its network (lemonde.fr).

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long will TotalEnergies maintain the fuel price cap in France?
TotalEnergies will maintain the fuel price cap in France for as long as the crisis in the Middle East continues.
What are the capped prices for gasoline and diesel in May?
In May, gasoline is capped at 1.99 euros per litre and diesel at 2.25 euros per litre at TotalEnergies stations in France.
Which public holiday weekends have special fixed fuel prices?
The long weekends of May 1, May 8, and Ascension Day will have special fixed fuel prices.
How many TotalEnergies service stations are affected by the price cap?
The price cap applies at 3,300 TotalEnergies service stations in mainland France.
Will TotalEnergies adjust prices if international fuel prices fall?
TotalEnergies will immediately pass on any declines in international diesel and gasoline prices.

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