In 2023, the road diesel closing stock in France stood at 8.84 million metric tons. From 2024 onwards, forecasted figures show a steady increase, reaching 9.06 million metric tons in 2024 and rising consistently to 9.95 million metric tons by 2028. This gradual rise represents an average annual Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 2.36% over the five-year forecast period.

Future trends to watch for include:

Potential impacts from environmental regulations pushing for lower reliance on diesel fuel.
Technological advancements and shifts towards alternative fuels or electrification in transportation.
Possible market volatilities affecting supply chains and diesel fuel storage.