Fuel Slight easing of petrol prices in Switzerland
According to figures from the Touring Club Switzerland (TCS), fuel has become a little cheaper again in Switzerland. Compared to the end of April, consumers have to dig a little deeper into their pockets for diesel in particular. However, filling up remains expensive overall.
15.05.2026, 08:21
SDA
In the middle of the week, the TCS reported average prices for a liter of unleaded 95 of 1.89 francs, for unleaded 98 of 2.00 francs and for diesel of 2.14 francs. This means that petrol prices have fallen by one centime in each case following their recent highs.
The average price for a liter of diesel has fallen by 3 centimes since the last TCS report. Before the start of the busy Easter holidays, the price of diesel had reached its highest level since the outbreak of the Iran war at CHF 2.24 per liter.
At the end of February - i.e. before the conflict began - prices were still at CHF 1.67 for unleaded 95, CHF 1.78 for unleaded 98 and CHF 1.79 for diesel, according to TCS. This means that petrol now costs around 13 percent more and diesel a good 20 percent more. The mobility organization explains the stronger increase in diesel prices with higher demand in the industry.
The price of a barrel of Brent crude was just under 108 dollars on Friday morning, around 10 dollars less than at the end of April. In the wake of the conflict in the Middle East and the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, which is important for energy transportation, the price had temporarily risen from around 70 dollars to as much as 126 dollars.
The TCS publishes estimates of current petrol and diesel prices in Switzerland at irregular intervals. These are based on information from various sources and random samples. Actual prices may vary depending on the region and filling station.
