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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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• October inflation rises to 1,5%, driven by energy

  October’s annual inflation rose by 1.5% In September, the annual increase was 1% Monthly CPI increased by 0.2% Energy: diesel fuel, gasoline and diesel.

• Pump prices are not falling in Switzerland: refining constraints and the Rhine

  Flows from Hormuz remain 30-40% lower.

• Fuel: why prices at the pump remain high

  Crude oil remains close to 100 dollars per barrel.

• Zurich Airport: withdrawals from kerosene reserves

  30'000 cubic metres of kerosene may be withdrawn from mandatory reserves.

• Gasoline and diesel in Switzerland: +5 cents per liter

  In one week, petrol and diesel increased by 5 cents per litre in Switzerland.

• Gran San Bernardo Tunnel: 1000 solar panels cover half of energy needs

  1000 panels on the Swiss side of the Great St Bernard Pass 7000 m² of planned photovoltaic area 450 MWh annually: half of the tunnel's needs.

• Gasoline price shock in Switzerland: how much does the war cost

  The risk is also reaching shops. If energy remains expensive for a long time, producing and transporting goods will cost more, potentially leading to price increases on shelves and renewed pressure on inflation.

• Fuel prices in Switzerland: petrol and diesel fall

  According to the TCS, 95 gasoline falls to 2.11 francs per liter, 98 to 2.22 and diesel to 2.40, after September’s records.

• Swiss diesel nears 2,50 francs: Cressier alert
• Ukraine: eight Swiss projects worth 135 million

  The Federal Council allocates 135 million francs to eight projects by Swiss companies in Ukraine, spanning energy, public transport and water resources.

• The citizen always pays for the full tank

  In August 2026, monthly inflation is +0.4% and annual inflation +0.8%; the tax on petrol is 76.82 cents/litre, on diesel 79.57 cents/litre; in 2025, the revenue was 4.367 billion francs.

• Energie 360 unifies electric mobility in Joya

  Since October 1, Joya has brought together four activities: over 25,000 charging points, more than 150,000 active users and a plan of around 150 million by 2030.

• Stable consumer prices in September: +1% year-on-year

  On 1 October 2026, the FSO reported an unchanged CPI at 101.5 points in September: annual inflation of +1.0%, with fuel prices rising.

• Swiss inflation at 1%: Fuel-driven

  Inflation in Switzerland rose to 1% in September. The FSO reports that fuels rose sharply, while the CPI remained stable on the previous month.

• Eni cuts fuel, domino effect uncertain in Switzerland

  Eni sets a price cap at 2,19 €/l for diesel and 1,99 €/l for petrol (2,05 CHF and 1,88 CHF) for one month, with a possible extension until the end of the year; 30 Enilive stations in Ticino.

• No fuel discount: Bern confirms full price

  On September 25, 2026, SECO ruled out fuel relief: diesel at a record high, gasoline above 2 francs/liter, no aid planned for artisans, farmers, and commuters.

• Salasso at the pump: expensive diesel, gasoline on the rise

  On 24 September 2026 in Zurich diesel costs on average 2.46 CHF/l (peaks >2.50), petrol 95 2.14 CHF/l, while oil exceeds 100 USD/barrel.

• Electric car vs petrol costs: the TCS analysis

  With petrol at 2.14 fr./litre and diesel at 2.46 fr./litre, electric is only suitable if you recharge at home. Analysis based on data from the Swiss Touring Club.

• 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.