In November 2016, household consumption expenditure on goods increased again in volume: +0.4% after +0.8%. In particular, car purchases picked up and expenses on energy rose once more, though at a more moderate pace than in October.

Energy consumption grew again (+1.4%), but less vigorously than in October (+3.6%). Spending on gas and electricity kept on rising, due to temperatures still lower than seasonal norms. Refined product consumption slowed down but remained dynamic (+1.7% after 2.7%), driven by expenses on fuel.