Increasing imports of refined oil led France's trade balance in September to a sharper deficit. Energy purchases widened the trade deficit for the 12 months to September to €64.4 billion. September's energy trade deficit rose to €4.2 billion (from €3.6 billion in August), while the non-energy deficit widened to €2 billion (from €1.5 billion).

Increasing imports of refined oil led France's trade balance in September to a sharper deficit. Energy purchases widened the trade deficit for the 12 months to September to €64.4 billion. September's energy trade deficit rose to €4.2 billion (from €3.6 billion in August), while the non-energy deficit widened to €2 billion (from €1.5 billion).