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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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37 articles on energy and fuel, newest first.

• Energy Alliance: Switzerland at the heart of the EU network

  A new alliance of economic actors supports the energy agreement with the EU. Switzerland depends on winter imports and exports in summer.

• Fuels at annual highs: diesel at CHF 2.30

  Petrol at 2.05-2.16 francs, diesel at 2.30. In nine months, prices rose between 24 and 29%, approaching the peaks of 2022.

• Slightly falling electricity prices in 2027

  In 2027, Swiss domestic economies will pay 26.5 ct./kWh average tariff: a 4% drop and savings of CHF 53 per year according to ElCom.

• Energy bills down 4% in 2027

  ElCom announces the third consecutive year of decline. The average household will save CHF 53 per year, paying CHF 1,194 for energy.

• 2027 electricity bill drop: -4% in Switzerland

  In 2027 electricity rates fall by 4% according to Elcom. A typical household saves CHF 53 per year, but regional variations remain significant.

• Petrol and diesel shortage: compulsory stocks taken

  Cressier refinery stopped due to failure, limited Rhine transport. Authorized withdrawals of 30,000 m³ of gasoline and diesel between 8-20 September from mandatory stocks.

• Cressier stopped, petrol guaranteed by stocks

  Cressier refinery down for technical failure this week. It covers 30% of Swiss needs. Mandatory stocks guarantee the supply of petrol, diesel and kerosene.

• Gasoline and diesel at year's highs

  Petrol 95 at 2.10 CHF, diesel at 2.26 CHF according to TCS. Middle East conflict and Rhine water scarcity cause increases: +20-26% since February.

• Wind energy: Federal hearing for new plants

  On 1 September, the ARE is launching the consultation of the cantons and the public on adapting the wind energy concept and strengthening planning security.

• More Swiss call for measures against global warming

  After the summer heatwave, the Swiss are calling for concrete measures, such as the renovation of buildings or the installation of solar panels.

• Protein feed stocks released in Switzerland: up to 16,000 tonnes

  The EPA frees 20% of the mandatory stocks of soybean meal for farmers, due to dry Rhine and Danube.

• Energy transition, Switzerland is fifth in Europe but wind remains weak

  Study SES 2025: 4872 kWh per capita from renewables, solar at 878 kWh. Wind stopped at 18 kWh, 25th place out of 28 countries.

• Non-navigable Rhine: the alarm for the economy and Switzerland

  By 2100 the Rhine could be impassable for up to five months of the year. The repercussions on Swiss foreign trade and Germany are heavy.

• Lighter bills: falling energy costs in 2027

  Aim reduces tariffs in Mendrisiotto from 2027: -6.5%-7.4% for electricity, -9.43% for gas. Discover the annual savings on your energy bill.

• Petrol and diesel: falling prices

  The TCS shows a decrease: petrol 95 at 1.98 CHF/litre, diesel at 2.23 CHF. But it remains +14-18% more expensive than in February.

• Secretary of State for Climate: the Greens' request

  The Greens call for a Secretary of State for Climate and Exit from Fossil Energies. Lisa Mazzone attacks Federal Councillor Rösti head-on.

• Expensive petrol and diesel, but oil goes down

  Despite the 28% drop in oil prices, it is increasingly expensive to fill up in Switzerland. Petrol at 2.13 CHF/litre, diesel at 2.27 CHF/litre: the increase has exceeded 40 cents since February.

• Fly the price of diesel in Switzerland

  Diesel costs over CHF 2.20/litre in Switzerland, towed by damaged refineries in the Gulf, the closed Strait of Hormuz and Russian reductions. Effects on supermarket and agricultural prices.

• Greens call for Secretary of State for climate

  The Swiss Greens are calling for a Secretariat of State for Climate Protection and Exit from Fossil Energies. Rösti admitted: Switzerland will not meet the 2030 climate goals.

• Synthetic kerosene: Switzerland starts green production

  The first sustainable fuel plant opened at the PSI in Aargau. Produces 50 litres per day. By 2030 airlines will use 6% green kerosene.

• Aviation: CO2 and water become synthetic kerosene

  PSI Aargau inaugurates synthetic kerosene demonstration plant. Swiss airlines must blend 2% sustainable fuel today, rising to 6% in 2030.

• Petrol above 2 francs: first increase since 2022

  The price of unleaded petrol 95 exceeds 2 francs per litre for the first time since 2022. Diesel at CHF 2.27. The causes: conflicts in the Middle East and logistics crisis on the Rhine.

• Serfontana accelerates with photovoltaic system at the parking lot

  Centro comercial di Morbio Inferiore realizes photovoltaic coverage of 1,736 kWp: 1,900 MWh per year of renewable energy by spring 2027.

• Switzerland invests to prevent electricity shortages

  Economiesuisse estimates that four billion francs are needed to guarantee energy reserves