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Energy and fuel

Petrol, diesel, electricity and where it pays to fill up between Italy and Switzerland.

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93 articles on energy and fuel, newest first.

• Italy Cuts Fuel Taxes, Gas Station Owners Concerned

  The Italian government's decision to cut fuel taxes is causing concern among gas station owners in Ticino.

• Lake Como: Tourist Coaches and Line Buses Under Pressure - Diesel Costs +40 Million Euros/Month

  The diesel crisis is hitting hard the public and tourist transportation around Lake Como, with additional costs of 40 million euros per month.

• Europe Takes Action: Spain Cuts Fuel Prices by 30 Cents per Litre

  Spain Becomes First European Country to Cut Fuel Prices Amid Rising Energy Costs.

• Convenient Gasoline in Ticino

  Ticinese motorists are looking for the most convenient gasoline in Como.

• Fuel Prices on the Rise: Diesel Exceeds 2 Euros in Ticino

  The price of gasoline and diesel is increasing, with diesel surpassing 2 euros. Here’s what you need to know.

• Security in Lugano: Decrease in Thefts and Robberies

  The 2025 report of the Ticino Cantonal Police highlights a reduction in thefts and robberies at gas stations.

• Fuel Discount: Delays and Disruptions at the Ticino-Italy Border

  The fuel excise cut announced by the Italian Government arrived late, causing confusion and protests among cross-border commuters and Ticino drivers.

• Diesel Price Ticino 2026 — Compare Swiss Fuel Stations Today | Frontaliere Ticino

  Diesel price in Ticino and Switzerland updated 2026: CHF 2.10/liter, comparison with Italy, ranking of cheapest fuel stations and tips for cross-border workers.

• Chocolate in Switzerland: Decreased Consumption but Rising Prices

  In 2025, chocolate consumption in Switzerland declined, but revenue grew by 11.8%, amid significant cost pressures.

• Fuel tax cut puts pressure on Ticinese distributors

  The measure, decided by Rome and valid for 20 days, provides a 25-cent discount per liter. The Ticinese category association is concerned and is asking for a political intervention.

• Fuel prices in Ticino: Quadri calls for tax cuts from Bern

  Gas at 3 francs per liter, high tax pressure and Middle East war: the League national councilor calls for immediate intervention by the Confederation.

• Ticino, Soaring Fuel Prices: Chiesa Calls for Protection of Purchasing Power

  Gasoline prices in Ticino continue to rise as the Federal Council rejects proposals to reduce fuel taxes, raising concerns for cross-border workers.

• Ticino: Cashless Tickets on Public Transport

  From 2027, ticket machines will disappear and be replaced by new digital distributors that only accept credit or debit cards.

• Unjustified Gas Price Increases in Ticino: Opportunism or Panic?

  Energy experts accuse service stations of opportunism, while cross-border workers fear an impact on the cost of living.

• Ticino: Fuel Prices Skyrocketing, Quadri Calls for Temporary Tax Reduction

  National Councillor Lorenzo Quadri proposes a reduction in fuel taxes to ease the impact on consumers, following price hikes due to the geopolitical crisis in the Middle East.

• Crisis in the Middle East: Impact on Swiss Tourism

  The crisis in the Persian Gulf is altering Swiss tourist routes, with flights suspended and fuel prices skyrocketing.

• Rising Fuel Costs in Ticino: A Global Issue with Local Impacts

  Fuel price increases of up to 14 cents for diesel and petrol in Ticino reflect the worldwide energy crisis. Politics and market dynamics influence local prices.

• Middle East crisis and petrol: Ticino watches the price

  Supply remains guaranteed thanks to emergency stocks, but prices are rising: Brent at $78.80, WTI at $72.24. Ticino, however, remains on edge due to market fluctuations and the implications for daily costs.

• Gulf Crisis: Impact on Fuel and Logistics in Ticino

  The conflict in the Persian Gulf is driving up diesel (+10-15%) and gasoline (+6%) prices in Ticino. Up to 35% of global air logistics is blocked, with tangible repercussions for cross-border workers and local businesses.

• The Accident-Prone Road Between Vezia and Cureglia

  Too many accidents on the Vezia-Cureglia stretch: Vezia's municipal council requests action from the Canton to improve road safety.

• Energy: Bern cuts funds, what changes?

  The parliamentary commission halves the bailout fund for energy companies from 10 to 5 billion and shortens the extension to 2029. Impact on costs for consumers and businesses.