Fuel prices continue to rise in Switzerland

The war in Iran has driven fuel prices in Switzerland even higher. Within a week, the price of petrol rose by a further 5 centimes per litre. This is shown by analyses from the Touring Club Switzerland (TCS). Whereas a litre of unleaded 95 cost an average of CHF1.82 ($2.29) across Switzerland a week ago on February 19, this figure had already risen to CHF1.87 by Tuesday. + Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox The surcharge for diesel is even higher. According to TCS, the increase over the same period was 9 centimes per litre to CHF2.19. Since the outbreak of war, petrol has thus increased by 20 centimes per litre. Diesel has risen by 40 centimes since then. The TCS publishes estimates of current petrol and diesel prices in Switzerland at irregular intervals. These are made by TCS experts on the basis of information from various sources and random samples. Swiss supply secured for now However, it is unlikely that a tightening supply will make prices even more ...